Definitions

publicity

[puh-blis-i-tee] / pʌˈblɪs ɪ ti /

NOUN

promotion of something, someone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention clout commercial distribution fame hoopla hype noise notoriety propaganda

STRONG

PR advertising announcement ballyhoo billing blurb boost broadcasting currency handout ink limelight pitch plug press promulgation puff puffery pushing release report scratch spotlight spread

WEAK

announcing big noise buildup press-agentry promo public notice public relations réclame write-up

Antonyms

STRONG

obscurity

WEAK

secret

Example Sentences

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Sheffield's economy is boosted by £4.5m each year by the event, with a media value - exposure through free publicity - worth over £3m on top.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The company was on an amazing run of publicity in general—all of which revolved around people liking its chatbot Claude a lot.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

After that publicity, Bennett’s REITs returned the PPP funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

While he’s being tactical about courting attention and publicity, he hopes the book will find its audience based on good old word of mouth once people get to read it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Avery was not one for publicity, and by this time MacKaye had retired in a funk.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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