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

Jeff Hiller’s surprise Supporting Actor in a Comedy win for Somebody Somewhere was the best publicity that show ever got, all from just one award. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026

Getting singled out by Sacha Baron Cohen‘s most infamous character turned out to be good publicity, not an insult, for Ed Sheeran. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026

The clearest example is the tobacco industry, which spent decades funding research and publicity designed not to prove cigarettes were safe, but simply to keep the question looking open. — Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Once again, the artist brought her knack for publicity to bear, as the performances frequently drew a police presence and thus, subsequently, that of the press. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 Aug. 2026