as in posters
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place
a placard announcing a campaign rally at the downtown plaza
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as in posts
to affix (as a notice) to or on a suitable place
placarded the poster about the upcoming play to the bulletin board
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as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
placarded the news about the planned construction project all over the neighborhood
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Recent Examples of placards
David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Some scenes are set at fan signing events and concerts awash with colorful light sticks and placards.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, a doughnut shop and a Korean barbecue joint in Sacramento received yellow placards for a variety of food safety violations.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Temporary placards for $5 can also be obtained by filling out the placard application and verifying your identity, according to NCDMV.
—Evan Moore
august 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
Bathed in sunshine, dozens of demonstrators drank tea, ate cake featuring a meme of the vice president’s face and held up humorous placards Tuesday in the small community in the Cotswolds, as this part of the countryside is known.
—Roisín Savage, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
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
Some scenes are set at fan signing events and concerts awash with colorful light sticks and placards.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, a doughnut shop and a Korean barbecue joint in Sacramento received yellow placards for a variety of food safety violations.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Temporary placards for $5 can also be obtained by filling out the placard application and verifying your identity, according to NCDMV.
—Evan Moore
august 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
Bathed in sunshine, dozens of demonstrators drank tea, ate cake featuring a meme of the vice president’s face and held up humorous placards Tuesday in the small community in the Cotswolds, as this part of the countryside is known.
—Roisín Savage, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placards
Noun
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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
Verb
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Known on the show for her bold Malaysian flavors, the baker regularly posts baking tips and recipes with her audience, and has even spent some time with fellow contestants.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kroger posts a preview of its upcoming weekly ad on Tuesdays ahead of the new sale that starts on Wednesday.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once the runway show is over, Heidi announces that Ethan’s, Veejay’s, and Yuchen’s looks were the judges’ least favorite.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 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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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, Vintage publishes the trade paperback edition.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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While the feature list proclaims that there is no combat in Lunar Strike, there will be plenty of drama.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Calypso addresses the public; a government official accuses John and Quiet of a bombing and declares open war on outsiders.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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His presence pretty much rules out any possibility of the Broncos reinvesting in the quarterback position during the next offseason or even the one after depending on when Arch Manning finally declares.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Placards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placards. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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