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a large sign for advertisements that is next to a road, on the side of a building, etc.
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Recent Examples of billboard
Staff Author, People.com, 27 June 2025
The artist billboards that pop up in the lead up to Coachella often establish a sense of optimism for the performances in store for the weekend.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
The billboard is located on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
White grew up in Brooklyn, and watched a rotating stream of Calvin Klein models grace that billboard his whole life.
—Staff Author, People.com, 27 June 2025
The artist billboards that pop up in the lead up to Coachella often establish a sense of optimism for the performances in store for the weekend.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Still pregnant with her son at the time, the billboard immediately struck the public as transgressive, revolutionary—and in some circles, inappropriate.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
The billboard is located on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for billboard
Noun
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Sheikh Izz ad Din al Qassam, a Muslim cleric born in what is today Syria, represented the first real threat.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to a Snapchat video ad from Turki Al-Sheikh — the Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority — WrestleMania 43 is coming to Saudi Arabia in 2027.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Messages tacked to bulletin boards and written on dressing room blackboards conveyed the spirit of the team.—
Gene Myers,
Detroit Free Press,
7 June 2022
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Viewers are asked to respond to prompts based on works on view in the show by scribbling notes or making sketches on brightly colored pieces of paper, and pinning them to bulletin boards.—
Steven Litt,
cleveland,
7 Nov. 2021
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Disney and Nelson Peltz spent tens of millions of dollars on old-school mailers, phone calls, and advertisements trying to win over individual investors, a large block of the House of Mouse’s shareholder base.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gap, for instance, this week sought to counter backlash against Sweeney’s advertisement with a campaign in which pop group Katseye lead a diverse group of dancers performing in denim against a white backdrop.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, states bill the federal government for emergency and pregnancy care provided to anyone.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, states bill the federal government for emergency and pregnancy care provided to anyone.—
Angela Hart,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The three Target exclusive editions of the album come with a poster and collectible disc art, cover art and booklet, Target said.—
Sara Schilling,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a viral video shared on TikTok in August by Amanda Duréy under the username @mandiiieeeeeee, the poster can be seen lifting her blanket to find her fluffy tortoiseshell cat curled up by her tummy, enjoying a warm nap in the coziest spot.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seattle’s defense was mostly as advertised.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kalshi has advertised its sports prediction markets on social media this month using NFL and NFL Players Association imagery without consent, while Polymarket has shared some of the league’s markings in its app without permission.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like previous rallies, Monday’s gathering brought many to the site early with posters and placards who lined East Main Street.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the new wave of disavowals represents the latest sign that the conflict, which has killed thousands of Palestinians, has become polarizing within the mainstream of the party.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flowers — purple mums, white and yellow lilies, and pink roses — had been laid near the university sign.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Billboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billboard. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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