as in billboards
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 posters
The image was later seen in theaters, on posters, in merchandise, across sequels and re‑releases without her knowledge or consent.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 May 2026
The students’ posters are shown around the stadium’s big screens as they are interviewed in front of PSG’s raucous home crowd.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Neighbors, friends, and others began putting up posters and sharing information online to help in the search.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 3 May 2026
There’s the ubiquity of physical media – CDs, photo books, postcards, stickers, posters, and other types of coveted merch.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Once inside, a stylish American diner atmosphere unfolds, complete with movie posters lining the walls.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The layout is similar to Miranda’s previous space, and a few of the same vintage Runway posters and framed photographs hang on the walls.
—Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The films’ posters for both the 2006 and the second film feature a giant red shoe, and the stars paid homage to that by slipping into a variety of designer heels during the press tour.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
While Montana maintained his right of publicity was misappropriated, the court held the posters reflected reporting on newsworthy events.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 May 2026
The students’ posters are shown around the stadium’s big screens as they are interviewed in front of PSG’s raucous home crowd.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Neighbors, friends, and others began putting up posters and sharing information online to help in the search.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 3 May 2026
There’s the ubiquity of physical media – CDs, photo books, postcards, stickers, posters, and other types of coveted merch.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Once inside, a stylish American diner atmosphere unfolds, complete with movie posters lining the walls.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The layout is similar to Miranda’s previous space, and a few of the same vintage Runway posters and framed photographs hang on the walls.
—Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The films’ posters for both the 2006 and the second film feature a giant red shoe, and the stars paid homage to that by slipping into a variety of designer heels during the press tour.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
While Montana maintained his right of publicity was misappropriated, the court held the posters reflected reporting on newsworthy events.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posters
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In February, Palm Beach County officials discussed finding alternate sources of revenue, such as any potential money from digital billboards, school-zone cameras, cellphone towers and naming rights.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The changing telework fight Last year, unions regularly held large rallies opposing the return-to-office order; an anonymous group of state workers erected billboards along Interstate 80 criticizing the governor.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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But there are clear signs that Miller has not backed away from his own views on immigration—including on H-2B visas.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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And that’s evident in so many facets in museums on Route 66, in neon signs and galleries, on menus that have been there, operating for decades and decades.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The good news for flyers is there's virtually no risk of catching the virus during a plane trip, but for those who are still concerned, some basic precautions can reduce that small risk even more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Her father posted flyers with a photo of Kristin, who was tall and blonde, throughout town.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Metal placards installed near each piece feature a scannable QR code that reveals more about the artist.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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It’s migrated over the past five decades from retreat centers to protest placards to TED Talk stages to your aunt’s Facebook page, becoming a kind of moral koan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Posters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posters. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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