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
After the hike, participants are invited to make posters to spread awareness of the threat to public lands.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Freebies include pins, stickers, and posters — one-per-person while supplies last.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
As a person who was at NYU at that time period, the stealing of posters from phone booths and bus stops was a thing.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Indoors, the restaurant will honor local schools (James Lick, Independence, Piedmont Hills and San Jose high schools) and hometown legends (Jim Plunkett, Doobie Brothers and more) with vintage photography, posters and news clippings.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ana, now 11, put up a few Broadway posters in her new bedroom.
—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
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
Nat’s bedroom was a collage of old film posters and flyers for upcoming plays.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Freebies include pins, stickers, and posters — one-per-person while supplies last.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
As a person who was at NYU at that time period, the stealing of posters from phone booths and bus stops was a thing.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Indoors, the restaurant will honor local schools (James Lick, Independence, Piedmont Hills and San Jose high schools) and hometown legends (Jim Plunkett, Doobie Brothers and more) with vintage photography, posters and news clippings.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ana, now 11, put up a few Broadway posters in her new bedroom.
—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
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
Nat’s bedroom was a collage of old film posters and flyers for upcoming plays.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posters
Noun
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The posters and billboards have turned ordinary sidewalks, walls and billboards in all three cities into pieces of what appears to be an elaborate rollout for new Musgraves music.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, March 5, fans started spotting posters and billboards throughout New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Based on the appointment of the late supreme leader’s son as successor, there are no clear signs of an imminent regime change in Iran.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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For months now, real-estate developer Michael Shvo has been insisting that everything is just fine, despite troubling signs at his portfolio of trophy properties.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
9 Mar. 2026
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That new space can join JetBlue’s recently opened BlueHouse, the brand’s first airport lounge that’s also hoping to woo top fliers.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 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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Meanwhile, 15 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dying cockroaches to black debris in an ice machine.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Posters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posters. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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