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
The site had published a list on Thursday of social media posts with the names, locations and employers of the posters.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
The 86-year-old actor, a former Marine himself (his face should be on recruitment posters), plays the title role of Eugene, who lives alone in his spacious old house with his wife’s ashes on the fireplace mantel.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Another echoed that same sentiment, siding with the poster’s reluctance to share.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
The 86-year-old actor, a former Marine himself (his face should be on recruitment posters), plays the title role of Eugene, who lives alone in his spacious old house with his wife’s ashes on the fireplace mantel.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Another echoed that same sentiment, siding with the poster’s reluctance to share.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poster
Noun
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The Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a billboard outside of one of its restaurants.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The money’s not there to have billboards.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the new wave of disavowals represents the latest sign that the conflict, which has killed thousands of Palestinians, has become polarizing within the mainstream of the party.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flowers — purple mums, white and yellow lilies, and pink roses — had been laid near the university sign.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These picks are designed to make getting around smoother, way more efficient, and to help frequent fliers avoid travel chaos (think tangled necklaces, dead phone batteries, and neck strains).—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Water bottles, napkins and flyers were strewn on the lawn.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like previous rallies, Monday’s gathering brought many to the site early with posters and placards who lined East Main Street.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Poster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poster. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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