Synonyms of publicity

publicity

noun

(ˌ)pə-ˈbli-sə-tē 

as in hype

information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause

an endless flow of publicity for our charity event resulted in a great turnout

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hype
• advertising
• advertisement
• poster
• ad
• commercial
• promotion
• marketing
• message
• puffery
• ballyhoo
• billboard
• publication
• propaganda
• sign
• story
• banner
• word
• spot
• release
• broadcast
• placard
• bill
• plug
• pronouncement
• report
• bulletin
• dispatch
• testimonial
• newscast
• ink
• write-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of publicity

Due to his fame, the military initially tried to keep Stewart, who was a licensed commercial pilot, stateside as a flight instructor and used him for publicity and March of Dimes promotional tours. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The agency will represent Chi across UK commercial projects, brand partnerships and personal publicity. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Flash would rewire a street light to provide power for his turntables and speakers, and local kids—usually girls—passed out fliers and served as impromptu publicity teams. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Jon Bier, who started the publicity firm Jack Taylor and has touched so many of the best health and wellness brands, broke down for me how dramatically publicity and launching brands have changed in 2026. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026