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noun

Definition of advertisingnext
as in advertisement

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verb

present participle of advertise
as in publishing
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 advertising
Noun
Quebec has long had a distinct online classifieds culture, shaped by French-language expectations, local browsing habits and region-specific advertising communities. — Ascend Agency, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Further, the deal does not include any marketing guarantees or baseline prints-and-advertising spends. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Owen’s a pizza maker whose girlfriend (Maya Hawke) wants to explore someone else; advertising jingle singer Allie has been ditched by her best friend (King Princess) for a prince. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 The new survey offers no way to suss if the movement began in recent weeks, after Elliott began advertising. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advertising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertising
  1. advertisement
  2. publishing
  3. ad
  4. announcing
  5. commercial
  6. proclaiming
  7. message
  8. posting
Noun
  • Per the complaint, at least two Minneapolis properties owned by Sampson were sites where photographs of victims were taken for the advertisements and where transactions happened.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, representatives on the House Transportation Committee proposed a bill that would have allowed airlines to prioritize advertisement of the base fare.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Verb
  • The novel, inarguably ambitious in scope, begs questions of form and content, and the possibilities and pitfalls of publishing outside traditional pathways.
    — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026
  • It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on The Sun staff before publishing.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of publishing
Noun
  • Dalton rolled out a new TV ad this week highlighting his combat experience and taking aim at Mills’ controversies, including the ongoing ethics investigation.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint implies the firm’s actions could have created injuries through distraction by the ad’s placement in public spaces.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ad
Verb
  • After Bobby Valli, the Four Season singer’s brother, recently posted a Facebook message announcing the ailing Frankie’s retirement, the 92-year-old pop icon slapped back.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Prince William and Kate Middleton were together for nine years before announcing their engagement on November 16, 2010.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcing
Noun
  • Born in 1989 in Palisades, New York, Panettiere’s first memory was of filming a Playskool commercial.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The project requires City Council approval to rezone the property from an employment center zone to general commercial.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of commercial
Verb
  • Her son Spencer, 5, could be heard proclaiming his hunger in the back of the video and is seen grabbing a few slices of Parmesan cheese prepped for the salad.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Carlson, who had just released a documentary called The End of Men, devoted hours of airtime to proclaiming Tate’s innocence; so did the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of proclaiming
Noun
  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 A clear message can carry both warmth and authority today.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of message
Verb
  • Keysight Technologies — The electronic test and measurement company rose 2% after posting third quarter results that exceeded expectations on the top and bottom lines.
    — Sean Conlon,Justina Lee,Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Comcast’s latest earnings showed Peacock posting its first ever quarter in the black.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of posting

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“Advertising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertising. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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