public relations
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
often attributive
: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution
also
: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved
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Other ideas include laying off public relations workers in the city’s Communications Department and allowing digital billboards in the city.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
According to travel public relations company ASA Luxury’s Travel Trends Report 2025, 58 percent of Gen Z women expressed an interest in traveling abroad alone, and 83 percent said they were inspired to do so by social media influencers and celebrities.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
Finally, public relations and events round out the picture with another 5% to 10%, focused on visibility, credibility and relationship-building across your industry.
—Stephen Spratley, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Similarly, much of Swift’s success has come from relying more on public relations than litigation to assert her ownership.
—Time, 5 June 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
According to travel public relations company ASA Luxury’s Travel Trends Report 2025, 58 percent of Gen Z women expressed an interest in traveling abroad alone, and 83 percent said they were inspired to do so by social media influencers and celebrities.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
Finally, public relations and events round out the picture with another 5% to 10%, focused on visibility, credibility and relationship-building across your industry.
—Stephen Spratley, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Similarly, much of Swift’s success has come from relying more on public relations than litigation to assert her ownership.
—Time, 5 June 2025
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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