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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Live sports are one of the last drivers of large audiences, and the advertising funds local news and reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The company explained that profitability was hurt because the launch of RH Estates, a higher-end and more customizable brand extension, has been delayed till the second quarter, which comes with “significant” advertising and launch costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

There’s more to the story: in Trade Desk’s case, the digital advertising firm has buckled under competitive pressure from Amazon.com.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Revenue diversification is also something shareholders have wanted to see from Snap, since the company makes most of its money from advertising.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

There’s a restaurant called the Seafarer, advertising its “famous” crab sandwich.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

advertising

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