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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Too often, communication is seen as a supporting function—something to be managed by public relations teams or press offices.
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Majeed Javdani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Ronald Reagan is at the heart of the modern American politics of advertising, public relations, and a television in every home.
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That’s when a Capitals public relations representative walked over to inform the media that Charlie Lindgren was about to talk.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Koreatown senior center: In the April 26 Sports section, an article about harmonica-playing seniors performing the national anthem before the Kings’ first two home playoff games attributed quotes and information to public relations manager Gloria Y. Kim.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Majeed Javdani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
More to Explore Ronald Reagan, The First Reality TV Star President
Matthew Wills
June 5, 2017
Ronald Reagan is at the heart of the modern American politics of advertising, public relations, and a television in every home.
—Richard D. Mahoney, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025
That’s when a Capitals public relations representative walked over to inform the media that Charlie Lindgren was about to talk.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Koreatown senior center: In the April 26 Sports section, an article about harmonica-playing seniors performing the national anthem before the Kings’ first two home playoff games attributed quotes and information to public relations manager Gloria Y. Kim.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public relations
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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