TRUMPETS Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

trumpets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of trumpet

as in announces

to make known openly or publicly the company trumpeted the launch of the new phone that had none of the bugs the old one was known for

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as in acclaims

to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively critics trumpeted the band's latest album as the best of the decade

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trumpets

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noun

plural of trumpet

as in brays

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Recent Examples of trumpets

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Thus trumpets the tagline for Nicole Kidman’s assignation with Constantin Brancusi’s bronze and gold leaf Danaïde (1913), circulated online this past spring in advance of the work’s auction. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Unsurprisingly, the Obama Presidential Center trumpets the achievements of President Barack Obama and does not focus on what he did not get done, nor, indeed, what got rolled back by subsequent administrations, which is a great deal. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 As the title implies, the show trumpets the artist’s idiosyncrasy, which feels ever more at odds with the cultural moment. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 From homeless child to career sales of $2B, Marco Robinson‘s website trumpets a remarkable rags-to-riches journey. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 His government routinely trumpets declining crime rates as evidence that his model works. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025

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From its opening moments, Zoe Kazan’s epic, sprawling Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, East of Eden, announces that the monstrous Cathy Ames (played by Florence Pugh) is the true center of the story.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
In the book, Ursula simply announces that Frank was found dead in a closet, which is a far less traumatic moment for Bela.

— William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of announces

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An unholy relaxation trifecta, the treatment advertises a gentle cleansing scrub, a head and neck massage dribbled in therapeutic oils, and a custom mask infused with calming plant extracts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
FirstDate advertises neither subscriptions nor paid features, and GovTech says users’ data will not be monetized.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertises

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On the southern end of the loop, check out the interactive Bison Center to feel hides, hear the creatures’ varied grunts and bleats, and learn about the park’s efforts to sustainably maintain the herd.

— Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026
The real money to be made from the president’s online bleats isn’t in knowing what the US government is going to do.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of bleats

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Although the Florida Division of Elections publishes data that include only active voters on their site, the Herald included active and inactive voters in all calculations and graphics, since inactive voters are still eligible to cast ballots.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of publishes

Verb

Cohen touts her work supporting Assembly Bill 2353, which was signed into law in 2024 and helps nonprofit affordable housing developers avoid making unnecessary property tax payments.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Starting at $1,999 and available in both a star white and night sky color, Apple touts the phone as having the largest ever display of the iPhone product line.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of touts

Noun

Trains rumble behind the main stadiums, Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong, while planes approaching and departing from La Guardia Airport bring their stomach-churning roars.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Exactly 60 years after Williams’ induction speech on the steps of the Hall of Fame, Baker walked into the Hall and was greeted by the loud roars of another Boston Red Sox legend, David Ortiz.

— Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of roars

Verb

When people start accusing Arisa, Victor proclaims that her holding his hands and asking him about being a Traitor was weird.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
In turn, prosecutors are repeating their arguments that the defendant is a threat to more than paper goods and profits, as his attorney proclaims.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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