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
Your career and public life are under the spotlight, Capricorn, as July’s first quarter moon activates your 10th house of publicity.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 July 2025
Elsewhere in the interview, Brunson reflected on her ascent from beloved online personality to Hollywood darling and the publicity that comes with it — for better or worse.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Due to her voluptuous figure and her rising status as a publicity magnet, Twentieth Century Fox signed Mansfield to a contract with the hopes of turning her into the next Marilyn Monroe.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 June 2025
DeSantis may be favoring the attorney for publicity, overtime and experience for a brighter political or legal future.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 July 2025
Elsewhere in the interview, Brunson reflected on her ascent from beloved online personality to Hollywood darling and the publicity that comes with it — for better or worse.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Due to her voluptuous figure and her rising status as a publicity magnet, Twentieth Century Fox signed Mansfield to a contract with the hopes of turning her into the next Marilyn Monroe.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 June 2025
DeSantis may be favoring the attorney for publicity, overtime and experience for a brighter political or legal future.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicity
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But smart leaders know when to skip the hype and when to double down on what can scale, build lasting audience trust and unlock new lanes for growth and relevance.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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This year's lineup should only keep the hype alive.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This will necessitate earlier deadlines for news copy, and advertising deadlines will shift.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Trolley wraps cost about $16,000 per car for the installation, with additional advertising fees tacked on.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Many job advertisements are reportedly fake and one study of 1,641 hiring managers found 40% of respondents admitted to posting fake job notices.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Mamdani’s creative advertisements, buzzy public appearances and viral videos garnered plenty of attention.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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“Publicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicity. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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