advertising
noun
ad·ver·tis·ing
ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ 
1
: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements
2
: advertisements
a magazine full of advertising
3
: the business of preparing advertisements for publication or broadcast
looking for a job in advertising
Examples of advertising in a Sentence
He is looking for a job in advertising.
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The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Now advertising has fallen off as a support.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Earn 3x points on social media & search engine advertising.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Still others could be finding creative funding solutions — from selling naming rights to signing advertising sponsorships that tap into community and alumni networks.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Now advertising has fallen off as a support.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Earn 3x points on social media & search engine advertising.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Still others could be finding creative funding solutions — from selling naming rights to signing advertising sponsorships that tap into community and alumni networks.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for advertising
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“Advertising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advertising. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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