1.Herald (verb)
Meaning: be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
Synonyms: signal, indicate, announce, point to, spell, presage, augur, portend, promise, prefigure, foreshadow, foretell
Example: This optimism was based on many reasons. Akhilesh Yadav was extremely popular and ubiquitous on television. The media heralded him as an agent of change who dared to take on the old guard, even within his own family. And the SP-Congress alliance had the social arithmetic in its favour.
2.Ubiquitous (adjective)
Meaning: present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Synonyms: omnipresent, ever-present, present everywhere, everywhere, all-over, all over the place, pervasive, all-pervasive, universal, worldwide, global.
Example: This optimism was based on many reasons. Akhilesh Yadav was extremely popular and ubiquitous on television. The media heralded him as an agent of change who dared to take on the old guard, even within his own family.
3.Luminary (noun)
Meaning: a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
Synonyms: leading light, guiding light, inspiration, leader, expert, master, panjandrum, dignitary, VIP.
Example: To honour luminaries of specific communities, the government declared public holidays on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar; Maharshi Kashyap Jayanti and Maharshi Nishadraj Jayanti; Hazrat Ajmeri Garib Nawaz Urs; Maharana Pratap Jayanti; and Karpoori Thakur Jayanti.
4.Patronage (noun)
Meaning: the support given by a patron.
synonyms: sponsorship, backing, funding, financing, philanthropy, promotion, furtherance, help, aid, assistance, support, guaranty, encouragement, championship, advocacy.
Example: The results from U.P. and Tamil Nadu fatally damage the characterisation of Indian voters as motivated solely by patronage. The question is, can academics like us let go of our view that citizens are homo economicus and therefore votes are bought and sold?
5.Stratagem (noun)
Meaning: a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.
synonyms: plan, scheme, tactic, manoeuvre, move, course/line of action, ploy, gambit, device.
Example: Essentially a stratagem to ensure that no muck sticks, this clause is often proffered to shield persons occupying high office from adverse fallouts when a scandal, controversy or instance of corruption is exposed.