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
Trump was planning to end a policy that made schools off-limits for immigration raids, so Rachel was carrying a trifold poster board explaining what to do in an encounter with ICE.
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Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Avett named Garrett Morlan, who had drawn concert posters for the band as well as other artists ranging from Pearl Jam to Willie Nelson.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
For several years, Gary’s 21st Century Charter School has been the poster school for bridging the gap between high school and college.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Signs and posters must be under 2 feet by 3 feet, may not be attached to a pole or stick, and bear no message that may be construed as offensive.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Avett named Garrett Morlan, who had drawn concert posters for the band as well as other artists ranging from Pearl Jam to Willie Nelson.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
For several years, Gary’s 21st Century Charter School has been the poster school for bridging the gap between high school and college.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Signs and posters must be under 2 feet by 3 feet, may not be attached to a pole or stick, and bear no message that may be construed as offensive.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poster
Noun
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The ideas include digital billboards, school-zone cameras, cellphone towers and naming rights.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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The billboards feature several animals killed by the rodenticide including a dog, cat, fox, eagle, owl, and hawk.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Some doctors worry that this could be a sign that HHS plans to dismantle the longtime group altogether, similar to how other federal advisory groups have been restructured.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Years later, their affection toward one another showed no signs of cooling off.—
Adam Robb,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2026
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Mary, who was just finishing up undergrad at NYU herself, responded to a casting-call flyer Ron posted and slipped into the role with the confrontational zeal of a creative soul mate.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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For frequent flyers, these perks can easily offset annual fees, making the cards a net positive in terms of travel value.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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According to an information placard, the robot is designed for education, film productions, museums, and tourism.—
Angela Moscaritolo,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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Land Ocean was reinspected on Wednesday, March 4 and passed with a green placard.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Poster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poster. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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