public relations
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
often attributive
: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution
also
: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved
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The Singapore-native had spent the past few years working in public relations at various companies, from large agencies to smaller boutique firms.
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
The resulting public relations flare-up for the company pushed Coca-Cola to justify its decision to journalists.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.
—Melanie Draheim, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel is working to further invest in public relations and marketing, and the company is prepared to handle the impact of tariffs, Pemmelis continued.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
The resulting public relations flare-up for the company pushed Coca-Cola to justify its decision to journalists.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.
—Melanie Draheim, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel is working to further invest in public relations and marketing, and the company is prepared to handle the impact of tariffs, Pemmelis continued.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public relations
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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