heralded HER-uhl-did adjective verb WS #22
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adjective
widely announced or acclaimed; celebrated or proclaimed
- The heralded breakthrough in cancer research offered hope to millions of patients worldwide.
- The heralded peace talks ultimately failed to produce any lasting agreements.
- The heralded young pianist gave a performance that exceeded even the highest expectations.
- Despite being the heralded solution to traffic problems, the new highway created more issues.
- The heralded new restaurant lived up to all the advance publicity and positive reviews.
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verb
announced or proclaimed, especially with enthusiasm; introduced or ushered in; served as a sign or indication of something to come
- The discovery of penicillin heralded a new era in medical treatment and disease prevention.
- The dark clouds heralded an approaching thunderstorm that would bring much-needed rain.
- The invention of the internet heralded unprecedented changes in global communication.
- The peace treaty heralded the end of decades of conflict between the two nations.
- The arrival of spring was heralded by the blooming of cherry trees throughout the city.