advertising
noun
ad·ver·tis·ing
ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ 
1
: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements
2
: advertisements
a magazine full of advertising
3
: the business of preparing advertisements for publication or broadcast
looking for a job in advertising
Examples of advertising in a Sentence
He is looking for a job in advertising.
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This will necessitate earlier deadlines for news copy, and advertising deadlines will shift.
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Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
This approach underscores a shift from traditional advertising to immersive brand experiences within residential settings.
—Tamara Romeo, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
TelevisaUnivision’s total revenue in the second quarter dropped 4 percent to $1.21 billion, as Mexican advertising revenue dropped 11 percent, for a total company ad decline of 5 percent.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Trolley wraps cost about $16,000 per car for the installation, with additional advertising fees tacked on.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
This approach underscores a shift from traditional advertising to immersive brand experiences within residential settings.
—Tamara Romeo, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
TelevisaUnivision’s total revenue in the second quarter dropped 4 percent to $1.21 billion, as Mexican advertising revenue dropped 11 percent, for a total company ad decline of 5 percent.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Trolley wraps cost about $16,000 per car for the installation, with additional advertising fees tacked on.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
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“Advertising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advertising. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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