tout

verb

ˈtau̇t How to pronounce tout (audio)
Definition of toutnext
1
as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively a new cleaning agent touted as the only product a homeowner needs for all his or her cleaning chores

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2
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure

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3
as in to promote
to provide publicity for an avalanche of ads touting the new movie

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Recent Examples of tout Originally Published: April 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM EDT Most Popular Most Popular Casey DeSantis touts Hope Florida as a way off welfare. — Stephen M. Dowell, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025 Zoom out: Navarro has been ubiquitous on TV in recent days, defending Trump's tariff program and touting a possible $600 billion in new annual revenue. — Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 5 Apr. 2025 While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator. — ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025 Even after landing on the wrong side of the serpentine Soto saga, the Yanks tout a respectable lineup headlined by all-multiverse slugger Aaron Judge. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tout
  1. advertise
  2. applaud
  3. promote
  4. announce
  5. praise
  6. sell
  7. acclaim
  8. hail
Verb
  • Raw also advertised an appearance by GUNTHER, Bayley vs. Liv Morgan and AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The sidewalks are packed with vendors, and merchants advertise in a host of languages, including Spanish, English and Korean.
    — Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of advertise
Verb
  • The leader applauds their courage and decision-making.
    — Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Ackman applauded Trump’s decision to halt the levies for now, while others alleged the president overstepped his trade authority.
    — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of applaud
Verb
  • In a social media post Sunday, Kennedy promoted two such practitioners who have become popular in West Texas among vaccine-hesitant families: Ben Edwards and Richard Bartlett.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Musk responded to an X user who shared a video of Navarro promoting tariffs.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of promote
Verb
  • Last week, President Trump, against the advice of almost every professional economist, announced substantial tariffs on almost every country in the world, thereby launching an economic war--a global trade war.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Just last month, Krispy Kreme also announced another collection of limited-time treats as a part of its annual Chocomania celebrations.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of announce
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  • Participants frequently praise Finland’s egalitarian business culture and efficient decision-making processes.
    — Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Vintage Year In another vintage year for CPH:FORUM, many industry delegates praised the high quality and variety of projects pitched.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of praise
Verb
  • To offset the tariff costs, Williams, who runs his business alone, raised the price of his game slightly on Amazon – his primary sales platform – and has already noticed the games sold at a slower pace.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • As a significant constituent of the major indices, Netflix could face selling pressure from passive investors if the markets decline further.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of sell
Verb
  • Friedman’s production was critically acclaimed, due to its focus on the central characters and the standout performances from Groff, Radcliffe and Mendez.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In its second partnership, the brand is introducing a five-piece limited edition of its Escale model in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen, an independent watchmaker with a workshop in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, acclaimed for his decoration and finishing techniques.
    — Carol Besler, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of acclaim
Verb
  • Storytelling has been hailed as the secret to persuasion in leadership and business communication.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Disturbed, which hails from the Windy City, have not yet commented on the incident.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of hail

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