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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Meta’s decision to remove its most egregious guidelines only after facing media scrutiny connotes an approach to AI development that prioritizes policy opacity and public relations over transparency and safety as core values.
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
More than 450 authors, editors, book agents, public relations agents and literary accountants are expected to attend.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Aug. 2025
He was hired as the manager of public relations in July 2022 and fired in May 2024, a day after complaining to a supervisor that he was being criticized for participating in the interview, the lawsuit said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
To guarantee smooth and stress-free talent participation, the team regularly collaborates with production companies, public relations agencies, and internal brand teams.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
More than 450 authors, editors, book agents, public relations agents and literary accountants are expected to attend.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Aug. 2025
He was hired as the manager of public relations in July 2022 and fired in May 2024, a day after complaining to a supervisor that he was being criticized for participating in the interview, the lawsuit said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
To guarantee smooth and stress-free talent participation, the team regularly collaborates with production companies, public relations agencies, and internal brand teams.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public relations
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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