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
Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Disabled placards are half price.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike the anti-government protesters, who had reason to fear recognition and reprisal, those carrying pro-government placards showed their faces.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a total of 12 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dead cockroaches and slime.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Those same placards remain, stating the building is not to be entered due to meth contamination.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Neither Hubbard’s nor Johnson’s name placards were displayed yet, though Johnson said she’d been assured they’ve been ordered.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Ornate waves of graffiti remain, amended with fast four-letter scrawls of resistance, and placards pledging neighborhood unity are just now starting to peel away from windows.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
Each exhibit has informative placards that delve into avian facts, figures, and info about worldwide conservation efforts.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Disabled placards are half price.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike the anti-government protesters, who had reason to fear recognition and reprisal, those carrying pro-government placards showed their faces.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a total of 12 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dead cockroaches and slime.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Those same placards remain, stating the building is not to be entered due to meth contamination.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Neither Hubbard’s nor Johnson’s name placards were displayed yet, though Johnson said she’d been assured they’ve been ordered.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Ornate waves of graffiti remain, amended with fast four-letter scrawls of resistance, and placards pledging neighborhood unity are just now starting to peel away from windows.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placards
Noun
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Videos on Chinese social media show people adorning their homes with red posters carrying well-wishing phrases, known as fai chun or chunlian, in an annual festive ritual.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Transit authority is going to put posters up.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jack Lepiarz posts about his performances at Renaissance fairs to his 7 million followers on social media.—
Zach Vallese,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Stern now posts updates on his work as a sculptor on social media.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Soon all the posters of İmamoğlu disappeared from Istanbul’s walls and billboards.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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That interest has likely been stoked by the movie's $35 million marketing budget (per the New York Times), which includes commercials aired during the NFL playoffs, billboards near busy thoroughfares, and — like Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex and the City credits — ads plastered across big city buses.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Condé Nast Traveler publishes at least 6 issues per year.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The following month, state Attorney General Rob Bonta and Huntington Beach resident Mark Bixby, who publishes the Surf City Sentinel Facebook page, filed separate lawsuits against the city to block the implementation of the measure.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The girls seemed to be having a great time during these performances, interacting with fans by reacting to their costumes and signs, and creating a Candybong wave.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many marchers also referenced the killing of Renee Nicole Good, with signs honoring both victims and calling for accountability.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Richard proclaims he and Lexy's innocence, but the discovery of the murder weapon (and Rachel's nail fragments) in their house is evidence enough that Lexy and Richard are behind the murders.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the opening lines, the king proclaims his title and references some of his religious works before transitioning to the main topic.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Gyllenhaal declares about her film.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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The trend began in the 1920s with singer Josephine Baker (the most popular Black female star of the 1920s) and 1930s Betty Boop, both of whom Mallett declares the queens of the kiss curl.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Placards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placards. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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