publicity
noun
pub·lic·i·ty
(ˌ)pə-ˈbli-sə-tē 
-ˈbli-stē
1
: the quality or state of being public
2
a
: an act or device designed to attract public interest
specifically
: information with news value issued as a means of gaining public attention or support
b
: the dissemination of information or promotional material
c
: paid advertising
d
: public attention or acclaim
Examples of publicity in a Sentence
His public appearances are good publicity for the new movie.
An arrest for drunk driving is bad publicity for any celebrity.
The film has gotten some good publicity.
She has received a lot of publicity for her latest novel.
The studio spent a lot of money on publicity for the movie.
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The university also agreed to provide professional photography services and equal publicity to both its men’s and women’s teams, and to provide personnel to record and stream home games in an equitable manner for both the men’s and women’s teams.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
As a condition of receiving the Prize, each potential winner will be required to complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit, which includes confirmation of eligibility, a liability release, and, where lawful, a publicity release.
—AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
By accepting the prize, winner grants to Station the right to use the winner's name, voice, picture and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and publicity in any and all media now known or hereafter invented, without further permission or additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The university also agreed to provide professional photography services and equal publicity to both its men’s and women’s teams, and to provide personnel to record and stream home games in an equitable manner for both the men’s and women’s teams.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Publicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publicity. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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publicity
noun
pub·lic·i·ty
(ˌ)pə-ˈblis-ət-ē
1
: the condition of being public or publicly known
2
: an act or device designed to attract public interest
especially
: information with a news value designed to further the interests of a place, person, or cause
3
a
: an action that gains public attention
b
: the attention so gained
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