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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicity
Noun
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Balance out from all the casino hype with an indulgent treatment or power nap in the salt cave.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Tree House proves that sometimes the hype is deserved.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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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The state’s political ethics watchdog is investigating the campaign of gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer and an influencer who boosted him online for potentially violating a state law on political advertisements.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The film exists partly as an advertisement for Firstman’s softer side.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Publicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicity. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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