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advertising

[ad-ver-tahy-zing] / ˈæd vərˌtaɪ zɪŋ /
NOUN
public notice of sale; notices to increase consumer desire
Synonyms
STRONG
PR announcement announcing ballyhoo billing blasting broadcasting buildup displaying exhibiting exhibition exposition hoopla hype pitch plug posting proclamation promoting promotion publicity puff screamer spread squib
WEAK
hard sell promo
Antonyms
STRONG
secret

Example Sentences

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And candidates, particularly those who are not well known, need to spend heavily on television advertising if they hope to have a successful campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

A court officer removed the word “Parmesan” from the advertising panel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The streamer is completely free, generating its revenue from advertising.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Hays was an angel investor; he founded the fundraising and banking platform Capital, formerly known as Party Round, and the advertising network Branded Native.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Hope Springs Hardware was covered with signs advertising a “Sizzling Summer Sale” and free tickets to Griggs’ Rigs Racing with any purchase.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.