Publicity is information or actions that are intended to attract the public's attention to someone or something.
Much advance publicity was given to the talks.
...government publicity campaigns.
It was all a publicity stunt.
Synonyms: advertising, press, promotion, hype More Synonyms of publicity
2. uncountable noun
When the news media and the public show a lot of interest in something, you can say that it is receiving publicity.
The case has generated enormous publicity in Brazil.
...the renewed publicity over the Casey affair.
Synonyms: attention, exposure, fame, celebrity More Synonyms of publicity
publicity in British English
(pʌˈblɪsɪtɪ)
noun
1.
a.
the technique or process of attracting public attention to people, products, etc, as by the use of the mass media
b.
(as modifier)
a publicity agent
2.
public interest resulting from information supplied by such a technique or process
3.
information used to draw public attention to people, products, etc
4.
the state of being public
Word origin
C18: via French from Medieval Latin pūblicitās; see public
publicity in American English
(pʌbˈlɪsəti)
noun
1.
the state of being public, or commonly known or observed
2. US
a.
any information, promotional material, etc. which brings a person, place, product, or cause to the notice of the public
b.
the work or business of preparing and disseminating such material
3.
notice by the public
4.
any procedure or act that seeks to gain this
Word origin
Fr publicité
COBUILD Collocations
publicity
bad publicity
negative publicity
Examples of 'publicity' in a sentence
publicity
Officers had put a ban on publicity about the case.
The Sun (2008)
It is also incorrect to say we alerted police while putting out advance publicity for the film.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There has been enormous publicity over those cases where convictions have been overturned.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Others enjoy the publicity or attention and yearn for this to continue.
Knowles, Jane Know Your Own Mind (1991)
The publicity that sports people in general want is on the back pages and not the front.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He cut the tag with scissors to avoid negative publicity at the race.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She is neither your business manager nor your publicity agent.
Susie Gilbert and Jay Shir A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since1945 (2003)
What he would do for the league in terms of international interest and publicity is priceless.
The Sun (2013)
This could be only a cheap publicity stunt.
The Sun (2011)
It also referred to the "increased expenses and publicity had the case gone to trial.
Christianity Today (2000)
For that reason there was minimal advance publicity and few media were invited.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He got a huge amount of publicity and attention.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He is getting more publicity from upsetting people than he does for trying to make them laugh.
The Sun (2013)
The publicity would be bad for all concerned.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The hearing lasted only a day and was considered by many to be a publicity stunt.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He said that publicity over the case had forced him to review his security arrangements.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It has garnered enormous publicity not just for its naked models but for its often gruesome and controversial antics.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And this negative publicity has meant a great increase in the number of applications to court for care proceedings.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Opposition leaders attacked the government for seeking publicity by reporting the arrests while police were still trying to track their accomplices.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
At the same time, they were putting out advance publicity for the film.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I could see him being swallowed up by the media or publicity agents.
The Sun (2013)
Or are you just in it for your own narrow interests, the publicity and the opportunity to embarrass Arsenal?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
All very rum, but the result is that the Tory party got enormous publicity for its education reform plans and she lost her job.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Quotations
All publicity is good, except an obituary noticeBrendan Behan
In other languages
publicity
British English: publicity /pʌˈblɪsɪtɪ/ NOUN
Publicity is advertising, information, or actions intended to attract the public's attention to someone or something.
They spent a lot of money on publicity.
American English: publicity
Arabic: تَرْوِيج
Brazilian Portuguese: publicidade
Chinese: 宣传
Croatian: publicitet
Czech: publicita
Danish: publicity
Dutch: publiciteit
European Spanish: publicidad notoriedad
Finnish: julkisuus
French: publicité bruit
German: Werbung
Greek: δημοσιότητα
Italian: pubblicità
Japanese: 宣伝
Korean: 선전
Norwegian: offentlig omtale
Polish: rozgłos
European Portuguese: publicidade
Romanian: publicitate
Russian: известность
Latin American Spanish: publicidad
Swedish: publicitet
Thai: การโฆษณา
Turkish: tanıtım
Ukrainian: реклама
Vietnamese: quảng bá
All related terms of 'publicity'
bad publicity
Publicity is information or actions that are intended to attract the public's attention to someone or something.
publicity agent
A publicity agent is a person whose job is to make sure that a large number of people know about a person, show, or event so that they are successful .
publicity event
an event designed to generate publicity
publicity stunt
something done to attract publicity
negative publicity
Publicity is information or actions that are intended to attract the public's attention to someone or something.
publicity agency
an advertising agency ; a firm that gets publicity for people or products
publicity campaign
an effort to convey information to the public
publicity officer
a person who is employed to get publicity for an organization, or to provide information about it
publicity-seeking
eager to attract publicity
Chinese translation of 'publicity'
publicity
(pʌbˈlɪsɪtɪ)
n(u)
(= information, advertising) 宣传(傳) (xuānchuán)
(= attention) 关(關)注 (guānzhù)
1 (noun)
Definition
the process or information used to arouse public attention
Much advance publicity was given to the talks.
Synonyms
advertising
money from advertising and sponsorship
press
a film designed to overturn recent bad press
promotion
The company spent a lot of money on advertising and promotion.
hype
There was a lot of hype before the film came out.
boost
build-up
the build-up for the film
plug (informal)
The show was little more than a plug for her new film.
puff
an elaborate puff for his magazine
ballyhoo (informal, old-fashioned)
a big ballyhoo in the press
puffery (old-fashioned)
boosterism
2 (noun)
Definition
the public interest so aroused
The case has generated enormous publicity.
Synonyms
attention
exposure
The candidates have been getting a lot of exposure on TV.
fame
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
celebrity
She has finally achieved celebrity after 25 years as a performer.
fuss
public interest
limelight
He has been thrust into the limelight with a high-profile job.
notoriety
media attention
renown
She used to be a singer of some renown.
public notice
Quotation
All publicity is good, except an obituary notice [Brendan Behan]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ballyhoo
a big ballyhoo in the press
Synonyms
hype,
promotion,
build-up,
plugging (informal),
propaganda campaign,
PR campaign,
razzmatazz (slang),
brouhaha
in the sense of build-up
Definition
extravagant publicity or praise, esp. as a campaign
the build-up for the film
Synonyms
hype,
promotion,
publicity,
plug (informal),
puff,
razzmatazz (slang),
brouhaha,
ballyhoo (informal)
in the sense of celebrity
Definition
the state of being famous
She has finally achieved celebrity after 25 years as a performer.
Synonyms
fame,
reputation,
honour,
glory,
popularity,
distinction,
prestige,
prominence,
stardom,
renown,
pre-eminence,
repute,
éclat,
notability
Synonyms of 'publicity'
publicity
Explore 'publicity' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of exposure
Definition
appearance before the public, as on television
The candidates have been getting a lot of exposure on TV.
Synonyms
publicity,
promotion,
attention,
advertising,
plugging (informal),
propaganda,
hype,
pushing,
media hype
in the sense of fame
Definition
the state of being widely known or recognized
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
Synonyms
prominence,
glory,
celebrity,
stardom,
name,
credit,
reputation,
honour,
prestige,
stature,
eminence,
renown,
repute,
public esteem,
illustriousness
in the sense of hype
Definition
intensive or exaggerated publicity or sales promotion
There was a lot of hype before the film came out.
Synonyms
publicity,
promotion,
build-up,
plugging (informal),
puffing,
racket,
razzmatazz (slang),
brouhaha,
ballyhoo (informal)
in the sense of limelight
Definition
glare of publicity
He has been thrust into the limelight with a high-profile job.
Synonyms
publicity,
recognition,
fame,
the spotlight,
attention,
prominence,
stardom,
public eye,
public notice,
glare of publicity
in the sense of plug
Definition
a favourable mention of a product etc., for example on television, to encourage people to buy it
The show was little more than a plug for her new film.
Synonyms
mention,
advertisement,
advert (British),
push,
promotion,
publicity,
puff,
hype,
good word,
namecheck
in the sense of press
Definition
the opinions and reviews in the newspapers
a film designed to overturn recent bad press
Synonyms
publicity,
reports,
reviews,
articles,
coverage,
press reporting,
write-ups,
press treatment
in the sense of promotion
The company spent a lot of money on advertising and promotion.