heralded

[ her-uhl-did ]

adjective

1. proclaimed or announced; publicized:

   Despite all the heralded breakthroughs in medicine over the last century, the human body remains largely a mystery.

2. having its coming signaled or indicated; ushered in:

   The guerrilla fighters were not accustomed to pitched battles, nor to the trumpet-heralded attack.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of herald.

Other Words From

• un·her·ald·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of heralded¹

First recorded in 1840–45; herald ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective senses; herald ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

She also grew up in and remains a member of a cult called the Science of Identity Foundation whose leader is heralded by members as a deity in his own right.

From Salon

But while the government stresses there are "no plans to abolish the RTB", the "social revolution" Lord Heseltine heralded nearly 45 years ago is clearly facing a radical change to everything but its name.

From BBC

Just a few years ago, the city was heralded as the next chic, hip thing, its tree-lined streets bustling with new boutiques, buzzing restaurants and rents so high that it sparked an anti-gentrification backlash.

From Los Angeles Times

It has long heralded recycling as a cure, despite knowing that traditional methods can barely make a dent in the problem.

From Salon

Rekha heralded a new era in the Hindi film industry where she owned her narrative, built an aura around herself, and was rightfully crowned a diva.

From BBC