Synonyms

touted

American

[tou-tid] / ˈtaʊ tɪd /

adjective

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.
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

the simple past tense and past participle of tout.

Etymology

Origin of touted

tout ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The specifics of a deal touted by the president remain vague.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the Justice Department announced the resolution in October, it touted it as a victory.

From Salon

Sarandos touted a strong lineup of shows, including upcoming new seasons of "Bridgerton" and "One Piece," as well as a deal to stream the coming World Baseball Classic to viewers in Japan.

From Barron's

First touted back in 2024, the Warm Homes Plan promised to tackle the "national emergency" of rising energy bills, but it has taken two years for the final detail to be published.

From BBC

The company has touted the development of its advertising business as a key for future revenue growth.

From MarketWatch

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