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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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