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Recent Examples of playbill
Back in October, early theatergoers were delighted to discover an Easter egg Hilty had planted in the playbill.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
The sweet post featured a photo of the costars backstage followed by throwback pictures of the two of them and one snap of Armitage, 16, holding up the show’s playbill.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Destiny's Child top 10 music videos, ranked Beyoncé also posed with a playbill in a photo with her mom and Rowland (which was hilariously included twice, with the first iteration cropping out the other two women).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
In a variety of photos, fans get a glimpse at the Broadway star looking gorgeous on opening night, the ladies posing with Beyoncé’s mom (Tina Knowles) and holding each other’s hands, the Broadway production’s playbill, stage shots from the the theater and more.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
The sweet post featured a photo of the costars backstage followed by throwback pictures of the two of them and one snap of Armitage, 16, holding up the show’s playbill.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Destiny's Child top 10 music videos, ranked Beyoncé also posed with a playbill in a photo with her mom and Rowland (which was hilariously included twice, with the first iteration cropping out the other two women).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
In a variety of photos, fans get a glimpse at the Broadway star looking gorgeous on opening night, the ladies posing with Beyoncé’s mom (Tina Knowles) and holding each other’s hands, the Broadway production’s playbill, stage shots from the the theater and more.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playbill
Noun
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Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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An anonymous handbill from 1837, later attributed to Lincoln, represents the young politician’s foray into Illinois state politics.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This edition includes the Standard Edition release, as well as a Steelbook, mini marquees, magnet, poster, lenticular card, arcade flyers, and arcade cabinet cards.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Known for bold, vibrant patterns and quality craftsmanship, Vera Bradley’s bags are perfect for students, frequent flyers, office commuters, and everyday errand runners.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here’s how fliers can unravel the tangle of programs and unfamiliar aviation terms.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 July 2025
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Airlines haven’t been as concerned with making fliers content in the cabin, but both Delta and American admitted that in-flight internet service is transitioning from an amenity into part of the hard product.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
25 July 2025
Noun
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An angelic approach The billboard faces eastbound traffic and is mostly blue and maize.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The billboard features a headshot of Kimmel beside an announcement of his own Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the center of the bill is a cruel tradeoff: deep Medicaid cuts that rip healthcare away from millions in exchange for tax breaks and corporate handouts to the top 1%.—
J.D. Scholten,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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In particular, the price of rice has doubled, squeezing many household budgets despite government handouts.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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“Playbill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playbill. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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