as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing not having the money to run ads, the restaurant relies on word-of-mouth publicity

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Recent Examples of word-of-mouth Levy says the novel appears to be following its own demographic progress, from initial publication to its online surge and now a word-of-mouth movement reaching older readers who aren’t on TikTok. Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025 Places like The Odeon and Raoul’s to Torrisi and 4 Charles Prime Rib have been eateries to see and be seen, their reputations grown over years through word-of-mouth, critics’ reviews and celebrity spottings. Harper Stephanopoulos, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025 The annual Bombay Beach Biennale, a word-of-mouth gathering of creatives, will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year, and a shocking amount of musicians come through this remote desert area that delivers one surprise after another. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 Since its quiet release on Amazon Prime’s streaming service on July 30, War of the Worlds has steadily built a word-of-mouth reputation for its sheer ridiculousness. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for word-of-mouth
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Adjective
  • Houry argued in her testimony that Kennedy’s direction will not Make America Health Again, pointing to staffing cuts at offices focused on tobacco, HIV, oral health and screenings for newborns.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The company also cites statistics that show a lot of room for growth in the electric oral care category.
    Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • That could put them at a disadvantage compared to upcoming glasses like those from Google, which have a display for showing information along with providing verbal answers.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
  • As such, wardrobe styling and other modes of non-verbal communication — from raising an eyebrow or throwing a cutting look to the way one lights a cigarette or sways to a disco beat — were particularly key to creating character.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Word-of-mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word-of-mouth. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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