as in billboard
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place
we put up a hundred posters announcing the concert
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Recent Examples of poster
There were Bernie Sanders signs and a giant Thelonious Monk poster.
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
When La Liga’s leaders arrived at the Etihad Stadium, City tweeted a picture of Vinicius Jr walking into the dressing room area next to a poster of Rodri with the Ballon d’Or trophy.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Harvey incorporates a current ad poster in which Bert Lahr’s devil proffers a bag of Lay’s potato chips, but nothing may be more allegorical than snaky Lula’s endless supply of apples.
—J. Hoberman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Most acknowledge the tough spot the OP (original poster) was in while offering their own suggestions.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
When La Liga’s leaders arrived at the Etihad Stadium, City tweeted a picture of Vinicius Jr walking into the dressing room area next to a poster of Rodri with the Ballon d’Or trophy.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Harvey incorporates a current ad poster in which Bert Lahr’s devil proffers a bag of Lay’s potato chips, but nothing may be more allegorical than snaky Lula’s endless supply of apples.
—J. Hoberman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Most acknowledge the tough spot the OP (original poster) was in while offering their own suggestions.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poster
Noun
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Now, Clark has notched an off-the-court win in the rivalry with her new billboard.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The photos also made their Times Square debut this afternoon, with them being plastered across billboards in the heart of New York City.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Researchers see the trend as a sign of financial instability among older Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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That’s the annual sign Javier Báez has arrived at spring training.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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United Airlines has brought back a fan-favorite snack, tempting flyers who have a sweet tooth.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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The New York Yankees are taking a flyer on a once-intriguing Boston Red Sox.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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If approved by the county, vendors would receive a placard or sticker after inspection.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, a mess of litter — Chiefs placards, pizza boxes, beer cans, paper coffee cups, water bottles, and the like — covered the ground at the barriers up and down Grand.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Poster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poster. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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