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单词 publicity
释义

publicity

noun

pub·​lic·​i·​ty (ˌ)pə-ˈbli-sə-tē How to pronounce publicity (audio)
-ˈbli-stē
1
: the quality or state of being public
2
a
: an act or device designed to attract public interest
specifically : information with news value issued as a means of gaining public attention or support
b
: the dissemination of information or promotional material
c
: paid advertising
d
: public attention or acclaim

Synonyms

  • ballyhoo
  • hype
  • puffery
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Example Sentences

His public appearances are good publicity for the new movie. An arrest for drunk driving is bad publicity for any celebrity. The film has gotten some good publicity. She has received a lot of publicity for her latest novel. The studio spent a lot of money on publicity for the movie.
Recent Examples on the Web The group had used Facebook extensively for publicity and to recruit new members, according to a 2018 report by TechCrunch. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 The increase in publicity and opportunities will hopefully make that a reality. Nancy Berk, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 North was a flapper with a gift for publicity and a nose for action. Immy Humes, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Aug. 2022 In her decades-long career in publicity, Eguia worked at Millennium Entertainment, Apparition, Picturehouse, and Newmarket Films. Brent Lang, Variety, 26 June 2022 The first tournament, at Beaver Lake in Arkansas, wasn’t profitable but reeled in precious publicity. James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 11 May 2022 The concert should be a colorful publicity exercise for Busan, the second most populous city in South Korea, behind Seoul, and, just maybe, a winning result for everyone involved. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Aug. 2022 Meow Outfit’s publicity chair, said cat shows judge animals by comparing their appearance to a particular breed’s ideal standard. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 That flash of anger was a rare hint at the private frustrations of a leader who has seemed determined to avoid the political scandals that dogged his far more publicity-friendly predecessor, James B. Comey. Anchorage Daily News, 20 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

publicity

noun

pub·​lic·​i·​ty ˌpə-ˈbli-sə-tē How to pronounce publicity (audio)
1
: attention that is given to someone or something by the media
2
: something that attracts the interest of the public
His appearance on TV was good publicity.

publicity

noun

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

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  • hype
  • advertising
  • advertisement
  • commercial
  • promotion
  • poster
  • ad
  • marketing
  • puffery
  • ballyhoo
  • message
  • publication
  • billboard
  • propaganda
  • sign
  • banner
  • story
  • broadcast
  • word
  • release
  • placard
  • spot
  • pronouncement
  • plug
  • bill
  • bulletin
  • report
  • newscast
  • dispatch
  • testimonial
  • ink
  • write-up
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