Definitions

billing

[bil-ing] / ˈbɪl ɪŋ /

NOUN

advertising

Synonyms

STRONG

PR announcement announcing ballyhoo 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

NOUN

publicity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention clout commercial distribution fame hoopla hype noise notoriety propaganda

STRONG

PR advertising announcement ballyhoo 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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Knight Law Group denied inflating their billing, calling the suit a “thinly veiled attempt to silence firms who would dare to hold them responsible and seek justice for consumers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

But even amid so much star quality, Lionel Messi still took top billing.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The answer will almost single-handedly determine whether France can live up to its billing as a World Cup favorite or crash out in a drama of brooding resentment worthy of a Palme d’Or.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

While the drinks draw plenty of attention, the food deserves equal billing.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

According to one freight bill, the Underworld’s billing address was DOA Recording Studios, West Hollywood, California.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

billing

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