playbill

noun

Definition of playbillnext
as in handbill

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Recent Examples of playbill The names of the oldest Metro stations also contained micro-histories, so too the faded playbills of the theaters and chipped words at the tramcar stop. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 According to his bio in the playbill, Zelig graduated from Pace University with a BFA in commercial dance. — Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026 The rotating lineup had been drawing enthusiastic crowds, and Shane had settled into the post-show ritual of heading outside to greet fans, sign playbills and snap selfies. — Ryan Brennan march 2, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026 The moment mirrors the iconic artwork from the original Broadway poster, still displayed outside the Gershwin Theatre, currently home to the Broadway production of Wicked, in New York, as well as the show’s playbill. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playbill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playbill
  1. handbill
  2. flyer
  3. billboard
  4. handout
Noun
  • Guardino began collecting rock memorabilia 55 years ago, amassing vinyl records, posters, handbills and autographed photos into what is considered the largest private collection of rock ephemera in Northern California.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The exhibition brings together public health campaigns, agitprop, benefit flyers, and club handbills showing how poster design helped build survival networks from the ground up.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Definition of handbill
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  • Around the same time that morning, Kayla Conway woke up and saw the missing-person flyers on Facebook.
    — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
  • The city encourages organizers to notify neighbors in advance and even provides sample emails and flyers to help gather questions and feedback.
    — Marina Lopes, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026
Definition of flyer
Noun
  • The public support page lists billboards, transit and airport displays.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Outside the home-plate entrance to Angel Stadium are six billboards showcasing their six best and most marketable players.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of billboard
Noun
  • Daniels was listed at 210 pounds on the first roster handout Wednesday, the same weight as last season.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Symptoms of bird flu in humans, according to a CDC exposure handout, include the following.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of handout

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“Playbill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playbill. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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