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information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause
an endless flow of publicity for our charity event resulted in a great turnout
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Recent Examples of publicity
Williams will work with Higginson to drive box office revenues and set strategic goals and objectives for the UK and Ireland operating companies — overseeing sales, marketing, publicity and finance, and working closely with the heads of marketing, finance, legal, acquisitions and human resources.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
However, the legal teams will be allowed to defend their clients in the media against publicity not created by either side.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
However, the legal teams will be allowed to defend their client in the media against publicity not created by either side.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
Could American CEOs have headed off the tariffs chaos either by a more focused publicity campaign or more jawboning with Trump?
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
However, the legal teams will be allowed to defend their clients in the media against publicity not created by either side.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
However, the legal teams will be allowed to defend their client in the media against publicity not created by either side.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
Could American CEOs have headed off the tariffs chaos either by a more focused publicity campaign or more jawboning with Trump?
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicity
Noun
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Most celebrity weed brands don’t live up to the hype.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes,
16 Feb. 2025
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Dustin Wolf, age 23, is living up to the hype in his rookie season in Calgary.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Explore great travel deals Smithsonian magazine participates in affiliate link advertising programs.—
Michelle Tchea,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 1991, the FCC restored some time limits on advertising during children's programming, but toy companies and their products had become so intertwined with shows by then that the new regulations didn't make much of a difference.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The multi-hyphenate, 44, showcased her comedy skills for a hilarious new SKIMS advertisement released on Tuesday, Feb. 11.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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West flipped the website after the advertisement aired and replaced its previous content with just one item: The swastika T-shirt that was on sale for $20 each.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Publicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicity. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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