WORD-OF-MOUTH Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

word-of-mouth

adjective

ˌwərd-ə(v)-ˈmau̇th

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing not having the money to run ads, the restaurant relies on word-of-mouth publicity

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Recent Examples of word-of-mouth Films that depend on word-of-mouth do not work well without media support or in opposition to saturation marketing tactics. —

Ted Hope, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026 Definite recommend, which is a platinum indicator of legs and word-of-mouth, was very low at 43%. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026 Tap into your network for word-of-mouth recs as well. —

Kyle Hoepner, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026 In the 1990s and 2000s, Sundance was an offbeat destination for Hollywood’s creative talent, rejecting the glitz of European festivals and the solemnity of awards season in favor of strong movies that garnered word-of-mouth interest. —

Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for word-of-mouth

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Adjective

However, as insurance coverage expands, prices fall and oral drugs become available, analysts expect GLP-1 drugs to become more accessible to consumers, including lower-income consumers.

— Itzel Franco, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in January, but has yet to issue a ruling.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026