MARKETING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

marketing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of marketing

as in advertising

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marketing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of market

as in selling

to offer for sale to the public local farmers market their garden-fresh produce at roadside stands all over the valley

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Recent Examples of marketing

Noun

From creator ecosystems and guerrilla marketing by non-sponsors to unexpected viral standouts, this year's tournament delivered a masterclass in what actually moves consumers. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 He was named international fragrance marketing director in 2013, working on the launch of Sauvage, the bestselling fragrance in the world, and the development of Miss Dior and Collection Privée Christian Dior. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Verb

The building totals 40,600 square feet, according to CBRE, a commercial real estate firm that had been marketing the property for sale. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Companies marketing 20 insurance plans are asking for rate hikes of 20% or more. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marketing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marketing

Noun

The advertising company had recently issued a fresh profit warning after a sharp decline in revenues and the loss of key clients, including Coca-Cola’s North American business and Mars’ snacking and pet care accounts.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 July 2026
There is no federal law requiring companies to disclose when advertising content has been created using AI.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of advertising

Verb

And while there are still comic artists and writers at small tables signing and sketching, and dealers selling original art out of binders in crates, a good chunk of the space is occupied by media and toy companies, trying to outdo one another.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
My last job happened to be as a door-to-door salesman selling welcome mats.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of selling

Noun

Since the models are open, they can be stripped of any guardrails, including propaganda mandated by the Chinese government, and could become a valuable tool for hackers.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
North Korea has remained hostile to President Lee Jae Myung’s overtures despite his efforts to ease tensions, including suspending anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts and taking steps to curb the launch of propaganda leaflets by activists.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026

Definition of propaganda

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