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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 billboards
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Ahead of its release, Justin also shared images and videos on Instagram featuring billboards with the pink album cover in cities such as London and Paris, along with a clip of a series of billboards being erected outside Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Like Swag, Bieber announced the new LP a day before its arrival with a flurry of Instagram posts featuring billboards and other large-scale promotions of the album cover.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
On September 4, billboards went up across the world, just like last time, teasing a pink sequel with photos of Bieber and son.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The new album follows the same surprise announcement and quick-drop model as its predecessor, via an Instagram post (although the first one was preceded by billboards in Iceland, Atlanta and Los Angeles depicting an image of Bieber accompanied by the title).
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
There’s incredible technological developments around better screens, better signage, anamorphic billboards—really cool, fun executions that stand out and are bigger and bolder than anything else.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Most of the wins highlighted in the billboards, however, are for smaller offices, like the race for mayor in Huntington or a city council seat in Rensselaer.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The promo shows several billboards featuring Clark's logo — which incorporates her initials into interlocking C's — being transported on a truck.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images On the commercial side, F1 is attracting more sponsors than ever before, making the cars essentially moving billboards, while the drivers also have numerous sponsors on their race suits and off-track deals.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Ahead of its release, Justin also shared images and videos on Instagram featuring billboards with the pink album cover in cities such as London and Paris, along with a clip of a series of billboards being erected outside Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Like Swag, Bieber announced the new LP a day before its arrival with a flurry of Instagram posts featuring billboards and other large-scale promotions of the album cover.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
On September 4, billboards went up across the world, just like last time, teasing a pink sequel with photos of Bieber and son.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The new album follows the same surprise announcement and quick-drop model as its predecessor, via an Instagram post (although the first one was preceded by billboards in Iceland, Atlanta and Los Angeles depicting an image of Bieber accompanied by the title).
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
There’s incredible technological developments around better screens, better signage, anamorphic billboards—really cool, fun executions that stand out and are bigger and bolder than anything else.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Most of the wins highlighted in the billboards, however, are for smaller offices, like the race for mayor in Huntington or a city council seat in Rensselaer.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The promo shows several billboards featuring Clark's logo — which incorporates her initials into interlocking C's — being transported on a truck.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billboards
Noun
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She was featured in Vogue Italia in September 2012, and has modeled in multiple advertisements in the years since, including Topshop, Inez and Lands' End.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The campaign will be supported across social media, cable TV placements, out-of-home advertisements across the Chief’s hometown of Kansas City, a partnership with the NFL’s The Ringer podcast and takeovers within fantasy sports content.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, CarShield paid $10 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission that its ads were deceptive and that customers discovered many repairs were not covered.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Democrats seized on the remark as dismissive of vulnerable Iowans, rolling out digital ads that replayed the clip to highlight the stakes of the GOP’s sweeping tax and immigration bill.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a nutshell, the report rings the alarm bell every year pointing out that the minimum wage in the country is too low to support a person renting a two-bedroom apartment.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Till the Sun Explodes nods to the band’s iconic celestial logo that has long shone on posters and T-shirts.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation has lent a selection of objects that belonged to the photographer, including two original Patti Smith audiocassettes, original exhibition invitations from galleries and museums, posters, magazines, handwritten letters and other rare items.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 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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The cast of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation wore placards with Chevy Chase's dialogue around their necks.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In honor of celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, advertises Bryan's best brisket sandwich.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
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Included is more than three hours of documentary video that charts the history of the controversial fighting franchise, 90 minutes of archival footage, original artwork made by Mortal Kombat’s co-creator, John Tobias, as well as a bunch of notebooks and vintage adverts to peruse.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Billboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billboards. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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