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publicity

noun

(ˌ)pə-ˈbli-sə-tē

Definition of publicity

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

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Recent Examples of publicity Newspaper editors are often invited, presumably to curry a little favour and encourage publicity. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026 That is in contrast to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who wanted maximum publicity for ICE enforcement. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 2 July 2026 Uebelhoer’s sister created a packet of publicity materials that, according to Sebold, included a glossy 8-by-10-inch photograph of Uebelhoer. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 As a condition of receiving the Prize, each potential winner will be required to complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit, which includes confirmation of eligibility, a liability release, and, where lawful, a publicity release. — AJC.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicity

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Noun

Obviously being the second pick in the draft there’s a ton of expectation and hype to go along with that.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
Congress and the president should accept Altman’s offer, write careful rules around sovereign wealth fund governance, and create an institution that can outlast the current AI hype cycle.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of hype

Noun

Until now, the company has mostly defended that spending by pointing to improvements in its advertising business.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Shortly afterwards, the country’s advertising self-regulator opened three proceedings regarding betting offers read aloud by presenters and commentators.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of advertising

Noun

People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.

— Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of advertisement

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