public relations

noun, plural in form but usually singular in construction, often attributive

Definition of public relations

: 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

Examples of public relations in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Among the victims of Kaczynski’s 16 bombs were a Yale computer scientist, an astronaut candidate, a Sacramento forestry lobbyist, a public relations executive and the president of United Airlines. — Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2021 The new art from Pohrt adds a great deal of diverse work to the museum's existing Great Lakes collection, which had previously been small compared to others, according to public relations manager Bryan Corbin. — Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Dec. 2021 Adrian Lau, a district councilor and former public relations executive, is one of the most high-profile independent candidates. — NBC News, 19 Dec. 2021 Sandra de la Garza, the public relations manager for the Los Cabos tourism board, lays out her ideal three-day itinerary. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE.com, 8 Nov. 2021 Impressions Return on investment for public relations efforts is notoriously hard to quantify. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021 Ables is a marketing and public relations professional with more than 20 years of experience in arts administration and nonprofit management, the release said. — chicagotribune.com, 3 Jan. 2022 Sandra studied journalism and public relations at Harcum, in Bryn Mawr., Pa., and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1958. — New York Times, 31 Dec. 2021 The company previously dissolved its public relations department. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2021

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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.

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public relations

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English Language Learners Definition of public relations

: the activity or job of providing information about a particular person or organization to the public so that people will regard that person or organization in a favorable way

: the relationship between an organization and the public