handbill

noun

Definition of handbillnext
as in pamphlet

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Recent Examples of handbill Posters, handbills, ephemera—all were charged with code-red urgency. — Joel Lobenthal, Air Mail, 7 Mar. 2026 This handbill intends to resolve confusion. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026 Some Quakers responded by pragmatically going along with the thanksgiving days, while others distributed handbills attempting to explain to their neighbors that their objection was religious rather than political. — JSTOR Daily, 24 Nov. 2025 Pamphlets, flyers and handbills unless approved by management. — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handbill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbill
  1. pamphlet
  2. flyer
  3. leaflet
  4. brochure
  5. booklet
  6. advertisement
  7. circular
Noun
  • In Meli Taqueria, specializing in Mexican cuisine from the state of Guerrero, co-owner Rita Martinez took several pamphlets and a yellow private sign.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In a pamphlet for the ceremony, she was listed as Suri Noelle, per Page Six.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pamphlet
Noun
  • Fine-art photographer Gregory Crewdson captured the tour flyer.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Brazilian got off to a flyer last season with a brace in the 3-0 win over Burnley and finished as Tottenham’s top scorer, but there are doubts over his future and his fit under De Zerbi.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of flyer
Noun
  • However, unlike poison ivy, Virginia creeper plants typically produce five leaflets, while poison ivy only ever produces three.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Approximately 20 community providers staffed tables with giveaways such as educational leaflets, toys and treats.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaflet
Noun
  • Men are ditching their jackets and campaign brochures serve as makeshift fans.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dozens of vendors will be present to talk about programs for seniors, according to DeWitte’s website, and legislative brochures will be available at the free event.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of brochure
Noun
  • The box includes the watch, the band, and the charging cord, along with a quick start guide and warranty info booklet.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The same year that Open AI released GPT 3, Cody was at the mill with a clipboard and a booklet, studying.
    — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of booklet
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
Noun
  • In addition to the coupons and the store circulars, join the store's loyalty program.
    — Betty Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Canada’s largest lender also plans to increase annual compensation for its board directors by 22% to C$415,000 per year following a review by an external consultant, Royal Bank said in its annual proxy circular, filed Thursday.
    — Christine Dobby, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of circular

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