1
as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
a new cleaning agent touted as the only product a homeowner needs for all his or her cleaning chores
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of tout
Culture, recreation, history, farm-to-shelf foods, green space and a neighborhood feel were all touted by the Insider as among the prime advantages of a life lived in Astoria.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Now, its filled with upstart competitors touting benefits aimed at the less athletically inclined.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Latest high-profile case in Chicago Burke ran to replace former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on a platform of being tough on crime for Chicago and has since touted her efforts to prosecute outstanding offenders.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Tesla, led by Musk, has long touted itself as a leader in U.S. domestic production.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Now, its filled with upstart competitors touting benefits aimed at the less athletically inclined.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Latest high-profile case in Chicago Burke ran to replace former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on a platform of being tough on crime for Chicago and has since touted her efforts to prosecute outstanding offenders.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Tesla, led by Musk, has long touted itself as a leader in U.S. domestic production.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tout
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Raw also advertised an appearance by GUNTHER, Bayley vs. Liv Morgan and AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What To Know An extensive 15-month investigation began in December 2023 when a local resident reported that Wicked Wonderland, was advertising human bones for sale on its Facebook page.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Ackman applauded Trump’s decision to halt the levies for now, while others alleged the president overstepped his trade authority.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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The leader applauds their courage and decision-making.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Intended to be held over two weeks in April and May 2017, the first Fyre Festival was promoted by social media influencers like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, and ticketholders were promised acts like Blink-182 and Migos.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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This month, the United Nations World Food Program announced that the Trump administration was terminating emergency food assistance for 14 fragile countries around the world.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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One of North Crowley’s best defenders announced his next step.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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During his papacy, he was both praised and criticized for commenting on political issues, from immigration to LGBTQ issues.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In a separate conversation with EW, Mazin praises Pascal's performance as a dying Joel.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The quick-service restaurant sells birria burritos, street tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas and more.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dolce Vita opened its first Florida store at Aventura in November selling trending footwear.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Friedman’s production was critically acclaimed, due to its focus on the central characters and the standout performances from Groff, Radcliffe and Mendez.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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In its second partnership, the brand is introducing a five-piece limited edition of its Escale model in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen, an independent watchmaker with a workshop in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, acclaimed for his decoration and finishing techniques.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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The partnership with Uber also means that hailing an air taxi will soon be as easy as booking any other vehicle through the ride-hailing app.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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The show hails from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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