Synonyms for Herald (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 ((formal) a person who announces important news):
trumpeter
WordNet sense 2 (an indication of the approach of something or someone):
forerunner, harbinger, precursor
WordNet sense 3 (foreshadow or presage):
announce, foretell, annunciate
WordNet sense 4 (greet enthusiastically or joyfully):
hail
WordNet sense 5 (praise vociferously):
acclaim
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