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a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
an advertisement for special low fares to Florida and Cancún during spring break
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Recent Examples of advertisements
In congressional races across the country, a new crop of super PACs is taking to the air with millions of dollars worth of advertisements to sway voters.
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Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
With two hydration breaks that include four ad breaks per match, it can be estimated that Fox will make well over $200 million during hydration break advertisements during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Because of Lambda, Kodak’s marketing team implemented gay and lesbian themes into the corporation’s advertisements.
—Tamar Carroll, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Still, advertisements for nitazenes continue to litter online markets, constantly adapting to new regulatory regimes.
—Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026
SpaceX advertisements are seen on a digital billboard on a building in Times Square to celebrate the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Off of Tampa’s Veterans Expressway, behind a gas station and in the shadow of a billboard with rotating local advertisements, a soccer team arrives for practice at two nondescript fields — a nation’s hopes in tow.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
During the investigation, Norwalk detectives posted advertisements on dating websites and social media platforms posing as 15-year-old boys and girls, police said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
The lawsuit, filed last fall, emerged from a series of campaign advertisements that Sabellico said Allman ran on Facebook.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
With two hydration breaks that include four ad breaks per match, it can be estimated that Fox will make well over $200 million during hydration break advertisements during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Because of Lambda, Kodak’s marketing team implemented gay and lesbian themes into the corporation’s advertisements.
—Tamar Carroll, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Still, advertisements for nitazenes continue to litter online markets, constantly adapting to new regulatory regimes.
—Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026
SpaceX advertisements are seen on a digital billboard on a building in Times Square to celebrate the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Off of Tampa’s Veterans Expressway, behind a gas station and in the shadow of a billboard with rotating local advertisements, a soccer team arrives for practice at two nondescript fields — a nation’s hopes in tow.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
During the investigation, Norwalk detectives posted advertisements on dating websites and social media platforms posing as 15-year-old boys and girls, police said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
The lawsuit, filed last fall, emerged from a series of campaign advertisements that Sabellico said Allman ran on Facebook.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertisements
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The ads feature the Kalshi logo but omit the Kalshi trading interface, leaving the viewer to focus on the celebrities.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The sale cuts the cost of all three HBO streaming tiers — basic with ads, standard or premium.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The announcements reflect a broader trend discussed throughout APOS, where media executives have increasingly emphasized audience engagement, community-building and cultural affinity as key drivers of future growth across Asia’s entertainment industry.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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However, there have been interesting announcements as the summer starts this year, from incremental progress to attention-grabbing promises.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Advertisements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertisements. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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