publicity
noun
pub·lic·i·ty
(ˌ)pə-ˈbli-sə-tē 
-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
Examples of publicity in a Sentence
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.
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All the publicity — some people were very enthusiastic about the book, and other people thought the Beat Generation would bring waves of juvenile delinquency.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Prior to Trump’s use of the meme, Jet2 welcomed the influx in publicity and even launched a challenge that offered a £1,000 holiday voucher as a prize.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities.
—Rachel Wolf , Alexis McAdams , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Various surgeons and pundits have publicly offered theories: that there’s a generational shift now that millennials and Gen Z have grown up in the era of Botox and fillers; that social media has pushed users toward confessional frankness; or that the publicity is quid pro quo.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Prior to Trump’s use of the meme, Jet2 welcomed the influx in publicity and even launched a challenge that offered a £1,000 holiday voucher as a prize.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities.
—Rachel Wolf , Alexis McAdams , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Various surgeons and pundits have publicly offered theories: that there’s a generational shift now that millennials and Gen Z have grown up in the era of Botox and fillers; that social media has pushed users toward confessional frankness; or that the publicity is quid pro quo.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for publicity
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“Publicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publicity. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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publicity
noun
pub·lic·i·ty
(ˌ)pə-ˈblis-ət-ē
1
: the condition of being public or publicly known
2
: an act or device designed to attract public interest
especially
: information with a news value designed to further the interests of a place, person, or cause
3
a
: an action that gains public attention
b
: the attention so gained
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