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

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

More than just a publicity stunt The record attempt was also intended to demonstrate the company’s approach to sustainable product design. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Their publicity stunt is part of a larger culture war waged by the right against the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for publicity stunt

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