touted
Americanadjective
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boastfully or vigorously described, advertised, or promoted, especially in a persistent or annoying way.
The service cut will eliminate over 8,000 jobs, just when the government is priding itself on its much touted Economic Action Plan for job creation.
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Horse Racing. (of a horse in a particular race) described to bettors in terms of its chances of winning, especially for a fee.
Rain can be a kind of wild card that allows a lightly touted horse to steal an upset win in a race.
verb
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Example Sentences
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Santa Monica’s retail and nightlife scenes have struggled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the festival, which promoters touted as car-free, would have set a precedent for transit-oriented concertgoing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Apple touted the phone's multiple cameras, including a front-facing external lens, two back-facing lenses and an internal lens.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Newsom and his administration have touted the deals as a break with years of conflict that will benefit the Delta’s ecology.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Bombardier also touted a “direct employment presence in more than 20 states,” including a facility in Red Oak, Texas, and another in Los Angeles, plus plans for a new facility in Fort Wayne, Ind.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Books are often touted by librarians as vehicles to carry you far away.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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