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.
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Example Sentences
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The trio touted their diplomatic credentials during a debate organised by independent organisations in Geneva, the city home to the UN's European headquarters.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Platform owner Elon Musk previously touted changes to the verification badge as "the only realistic way to address advanced AI bot swarms taking over" after buying Twitter.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
It has started tracking employees’ mouse clicks and keystrokes to train its AI models on how to use computers and has touted a future where AI agents primarily do the work and employees supervise them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The technology has been touted for advancing breakthroughs across industries, from drug discovery to financial applications.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“Garrison Griswold was a fraud! He touted a deep love and respect for literature, but did you know he once used a first-edition Dashiell Hammett as a coaster? A coaster!”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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