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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Sports is expected to get top billing at this week’s upfront presentations, a must-buy for brands because of its massive scale for live audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Sports teams around the world have experimented with billing requirements or ticketing tied to team membership programs in an effort to keep opposing fans from flooding home games.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

A then-record signing from Norwich in a deal rising to £38m in 2021, the playmaker struggled to live up to the billing and scored just four goals in 38 games in his debut season.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The Thunder have lived up to their championship billing; they were the only team to sweep their first-round playoff series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He was working from home, billing $225 an hour.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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