PUBLICATION Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

publication

noun

Definition of publication

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a published work The university's linguistics department released a publication on the grammatical structure of American Sign Language.

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the act or process of producing something commercially and making it available to the public She's celebrating the publication of her first novel.

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Recent Examples of publication In the weeks leading up to the memoir’s publication, additional elements of Arday’s story have been called into question. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Per the publication, the model breached an unidentified company’s systems and changed its internal environment. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 The publication reported that the value of the mall had fallen dramatically since it was purchased in 2008 by the Alaska Permanent Fund and California real estate investment trust Macerich, which later gave up its stake. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 As a critic, Quijon has contributed to numerous publications, including Artforum, ArtReview, Art Monthly, e-flux, and Frieze. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publication

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Noun

Ogbonnaya and Morimoto have long been critical darlings, the former getting a 2020 Chicagoan of the Year nod in this paper.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Given the numbers standing, Clacton residents will be presented with a ballot paper that is around 3 feet long (around 1 meter).

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of paper

Noun

Thanks to the shrinking publishing industry and dwindling writerly job market, the internet is rife with smart freelance editors, rigorous copy editors, and award-winning authors moonlighting as book doulas.

— Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026
Murcko comes to Fixated after holding senior business and revenue posts for digital firms as Skimm, Fullscreen, Catch+Release and traditional publishing giants including Condé Nast, Gannett and Rodale.

— William Earl, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of publishing

Noun

The production features songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, a book by Tim Federle and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
But the real highlight is the stucco fireplace with seating, a perfect spot to tuck into a book and indulge in the rejuvenating spirit of Ojai.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of book

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He was booked into Ventura County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, according to CHP's release.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The rapid release of stockpiles in the wake of disruption related to the Iran war is raising the operational risks.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of release

Noun

This monograph recently figured into a larger one-day conference dedicated to the work and cultural legacy of the Armenian painter organized by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice at Aula Baratto on May 25.

— The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
This is the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 10 June 2026

Definition of monograph

Noun

In theory, Daniels could sue LSU for misappropriation of his right of publicity, which forbids the unauthorized commercial use of a college athlete’s name, image, likeness, signature, voice, nickname and other identifying traits.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
In June, the defense argued that Murdaugh couldn’t get an impartial trial in the 14th Judicial Circuit, which includes Colleton County, partly because of heavy case publicity.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of publicity

Noun

But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
O'Neal said the production's overall look comes from collaboration among the lighting, costume, sound and projection designers, along with the rest of the creative team.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

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