as in billboard
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place
we put up a hundred posters announcing the concert
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Recent Examples of poster
Toward the end of the demonstration, people were invited to lay flowers on the ground, right in front of several people who held posters of Good’s face.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
In one Instagram Stories clip, Heather prepared for the night by placing pink flowers into tiny vases while setting her dining room table with blank posters.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the finalists’ designs were showcased on poster boards at the Nike Trestles Pro so attendees could give feedback on their favorite designs.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The posters would be displayed in workplaces with at least 50 employees.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
In one Instagram Stories clip, Heather prepared for the night by placing pink flowers into tiny vases while setting her dining room table with blank posters.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the finalists’ designs were showcased on poster boards at the Nike Trestles Pro so attendees could give feedback on their favorite designs.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The posters would be displayed in workplaces with at least 50 employees.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poster
Noun
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Although a regular player of the Georgia Lottery, the winner said that seeing the big jackpot on a Georgia Lottery billboard reminded them to buy the lucky ticket.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Vaughan also has spent $2,669 for billboards, his name and face looming over Route 9.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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About 30 percent of the galaxies emit radio waves, a sign that their central black holes are active.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The rich-looking denim alternative was a big trend in 2025, with co-signs from Hailey Bieber and Martha Stewart.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Quickly, her owner Sergio Torres, who's the father of six children, searched for her, distributing flyers across the city and knocking door to door, according to CBS News.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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“Poster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poster. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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