herald
noun
(formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
heralds
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pluralof herald.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof herald (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
heraldnoun(formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
Example Sentences
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Skidelsky’s brand of 21st-century Keynesianism exemplifies how the heralds of prominent thinkers often lose a sense of proportion when they elaborate on their heroes’ ideas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
She later meets another student, Mika, in the library, as a Filipino love song heralds the start of their passionate saga.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
It also heralds the news of England cricket captain Ben Stokes ending his international career as a "great innings".
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
It was the biggest increase in four years, and heralds more inflation in the pipeline of the economy.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
“Ach, by the Immortal! This is why I dislike children. They’re heralds of vomit and ask stupid questions!”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
