publicity stunt

noun

: something done just to get the attention of the public

Her antics on the show were just a publicity stunt.

Examples of publicity stunt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each doubles as a publicity stunt, chipping away at public confidence in the electoral process. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

In 1964, Elvis Presley bought it as a publicity stunt to donate to charity. — John Ramos, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

In February, Carr criticized media coverage of the Colbert-Talarico episode, suggesting reporters fell for a publicity stunt to drive up support for the candidate. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Many of them also criticized Koch’s decision as a joke or publicity stunt. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for publicity stunt

• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront