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as in acclaimed
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
that reviewer always ballyhoos any book by one of his pet authors
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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
the TV networks usually spend the summer months ballyhooing their new fall shows
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Recent Examples of ballyhooed
Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world.
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Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
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Over the last five decades, artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson has been internationally acclaimed for her art and films.—
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Prey remains the most critically acclaimed in the alien series at 94%.—
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He was eventually promoted to the 53-man roster and played in the final five games of the regular season.—
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He was promoted to Commander in May 2025.—
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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
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The new California law or Assembly Bill 1830 requires most tortillas and corn masa products sold to contain folic acid, a vitamin important to infant health, according to CalMatters.—
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The building was sold in 1951 for $600 and turned into a home, records show.—
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That bar had advertised all-inclusive tickets to a New Year’s Eve event, according to a BoiseDev story, but the ad is no longer available on the bar’s website.—
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Cheerios are made from whole-grain oats and often advertised as a heart-healthy breakfast.—
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At the time, the installation was touted to improve gunshot detection, response time and support proactive policing strategies.—
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Thanks to the many health benefits of olive oil, the ingredient is often touted as a superfood.—
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The drop in crime is a feather in the cap for NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who, in her 13 months as the NYPD’s top cop, has repeatedly trumpeted her precision-policing model to crimefighting in which the department sends teams of cops to high-crime areas to tamp down violence.—
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Then in late September, OpenAI trumpeted plans for a staggering array of new facilities under the Stargate umbrella.—
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Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia publicized her bid for Council president, thrusting the typical backroom negotiations into the public eye while citing a desire to disrupt a process that has become exclusive and turned the job into an appointment.—
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The events, which have been publicized widely on social media, began in Daly City in September as a fun way to launch the start of the store’s new street food program, according to Patricia Francisco, the Seafood City’s head of digital marketing and events.—
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“Ballyhooed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhooed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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