ADVERTISED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

advertised 1 of 2

adjective

as in publicized

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advertised

2 of 2

verb

past tense of advertise

as in announced

to make known openly or publicly I wouldn't advertise my bad credit rating to the whole world if I were you

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Recent Examples of advertised

Adjective

Real-world range will depend on hills, temperature, rider weight, speed, and assistance level, so the advertised figure should be treated as a best-case estimate. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 Compare the rate you're offered with current federal rates and those from multiple private lenders, rather than relying solely on advertised minimums. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 This boost is largely attributed to Zilla Fatu's advertised contract signing, showcasing the impact of the Anoa'i family member. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The advertised jackpot is enormous, but after the lump-sum haircut, taxes and fees, the take‑home number is much lower. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The medium-lift rocket has an advertised payload capacity of 3 metric tons in fully reusable mode. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Several passengers said the cruise line should simply build gratuities into the advertised fare, rather than charging them separately. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 What shoppers should do Experts say the best approach is to ignore the advertised discount and focus on the actual price of the item. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Several tests by Finland’s VTT Technical Research Center could not confirm the advertised energy density or the long cycle life. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026

Verb

When wealth becomes a liability Few social-media figures have advertised wealth as aggressively as the Tate brothers. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Travelers, meanwhile, are entitled to damages and compensation when services fall short of what was advertised. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Prequalify with several private student loan lenders when possible, then compare the rates and terms you're actually offered — not just the lowest rates advertised online. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The chatbot has also been answering calls via the company’s hotline at 1-888-GO-STARLINK (888-467-8275), which SpaceX has advertised on its website and in videos. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Sierra Canyon’s defensive line was as good as advertised in a win over JSerra. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The mediocre screen was an unpleasant surprise given that this thing advertised 100 percent sRGB gamut coverage when it was announced and on its product page for many weeks (the Internet Archive captures it here). — ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 The Springboks scrum was better than advertised until props Ox Nché and Wilco Louw were substituted. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson might assume the transition to the NFL will be a little easier than advertised — because the Chiefs made his job too easy. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertised

Adjective

These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.

— Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.

— Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025

Definition of publicized

Verb

Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
And Turkey's 25-year gas import contract with Iran expired at the end of July, with no successor long-term deal announced.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of announced

Adjective

Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself.

— Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

Definition of proclaimed

Verb

In August 2022, little more than two months before the vote that returned him to power, the then-opposition leader published another number and invited Israelis to video call him.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Opponents are already weighing new lawsuits since the final rule was published Friday night.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of published

Adjective

Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of broadcast

Verb

Set in the 1950s, Juul follows 17-year-old circus acrobat Juul, whose life changes forever after a tragic accident leaves her in a coma and declared brain-dead.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Reiterating its 2019 call for Kavala’s release, the court declared his life-without-parole conviction null and void and found multiple violations of fundamental rights and judicial independence guarantees.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of declared

Adjective

Rodriguez was the heralded second-round pick who starred as the signal caller for the Texas Tech defense in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
He’s also quietly invested in his teammates, a less heralded aspect of his career that has especially benefited a couple of younger Commanders linemen.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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