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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Meanwhile, the development of autonomous systems guided by artificial intelligence heralds an even more momentous turn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 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 was the biggest increase in four years, and heralds more inflation in the pipeline of the economy.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
His death, if confirmed and in such violent circumstances, heralds a new and uncertain future, both in Iran and the wider region.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Ever and anon Gandalf let blow the trumpets, and the heralds would cry: ‘The Lords of Gondor are come! Let all leave this land or yield them up!’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
