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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At one point, Canva, which pitches its visual-design suite as an alternative to products including those from Microsoft and Adobe, touted late 2025 as a potential target for going public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The company has touted that as AI agents—which automate tasks for users—become more common in enterprises’ workflows, Okta can offer a way to manage the “non-human identities.”

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

KB Home touted Arizona’s business-friendly environment as a reason for the move, but said it still plans to maintain six operating divisions in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Fury has said Joshua is the opponent he wants next, with Dublin's Croke Park being touted as a possible venue in September.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

J. J. Joe, the highly touted Viking quarterback with an arm that was even better than his name, became rattled by the deafening, frenzied sounds enveloping the stadium.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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