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public relations
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
often attributive
: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution
also
: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved
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The New York Times first reported Saturday that Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department against Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, Wayfarer CEO Jamey Heath and public relations experts hired by both men.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The teaser also sees the return of Modern Family star Julie Bowen as public relations head Virginia Venit, who is also Happy's love interest, and ends with a graveyard face-off between Happy and his old rival Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald).
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Abel is founder and CEO of RWA Communications, a public relations and communications services company out of Beverly Hills.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
public relations
noun1
: the business of creating public goodwill for a person, firm, or institution
2
: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved
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