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a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
did you see the ads in the paper for cheap round-trip flights to Florida?
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Recent Examples of ad
The extent of marketing in the ‘50s and ‘60s was press coverage, ads in publications, and on radio and TV spots.
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William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Long criticized by Republicans, who have spent millions of dollars on campaign ads vilifying her as a coastal elite and more, Pelosi remained unrivaled.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
First, tell me about the reaction to last year’s ad.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Watch Erivo and Grande star in new ads for the Winter Olympics below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
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William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Long criticized by Republicans, who have spent millions of dollars on campaign ads vilifying her as a coastal elite and more, Pelosi remained unrivaled.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
First, tell me about the reaction to last year’s ad.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Watch Erivo and Grande star in new ads for the Winter Olympics below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ad
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Months after Timothy Scarr's release from prison, Landmark Christian Center promoted him in a 1988 newspaper advertisement.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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There were even staged advertisements placed all over the arena, like familiar signage such as a Jiffy Lube ad that were all remixed with the SP5DER branding.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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The people also get to say who is sexy, and prior to the official announcement, the people’s choices are announced.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The announcement was made at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain Bay on November 2, during the third edition of the premium investment forum Gateway Gulf.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Ad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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