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
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Recent Examples of publicity
Below are some examples of the brand partnership content, as well as high-profile publicity victories.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The complaint alleges a copyright violation, a violation of the California right of publicity statute, a federal Lanham Act claim, and trademark claims.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 May 2026
The publicity that manufactuers hope to get from MWC is going to be diluted.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Local law enforcement in Ohio also seem to be enjoying the publicity.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The complaint alleges a copyright violation, a violation of the California right of publicity statute, a federal Lanham Act claim, and trademark claims.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 May 2026
The publicity that manufactuers hope to get from MWC is going to be diluted.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Local law enforcement in Ohio also seem to be enjoying the publicity.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for publicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicity
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Instead, Dior ranks at the top with the appointment and hype surrounding Jonathan Anderson’s new role at the luxury maison — eBay specifically cites his fresh creative energy, invigorating and growing momentum for the brand.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a National Historic Landmark that lives up to the hype.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Shores said merchant ad grants are available to subsidize local merchant advertising.—
Joe Marusak
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Bonta pushes back against FIFA ticketing practices In his Wednesday letter to the federation, Bonta emphasized California’s consumer protection laws against unfair competition and false advertising.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Unlike other genres, advertisements don’t really work for LitRPG, Dinniman says.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Cena has been in the advertisements for the subscription service touting all of the features that will come to anyone who signs up for it.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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“Publicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicity. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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