as in ad
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
an advertisement for special low fares to Florida and Cancún during spring break
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Recent Examples of advertisement
Back in 1989, Trump paid for advertisements in four New York City newspapers to insert himself into the Central Park Five case.
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Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
In newspapers, happenings from abroad—including announcements of yet more royal births and birthdays—were sprinkled amid advertisements, such as calls for the return of enslaved people and servants running for their freedom.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
The man’s video is one of many of longform advertisements produced by The Agora and its sprawling conglomerate of subsidiaries, which have spent decades cashing in on Americans’ growing distrust in government, financial institutions and healthcare providers.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Earlier this year the brand held two-week activations timed with the Rome Open, which included an influencer and press trip to the matches, out-of-home advertisements and a takeover of local ice-cream shops and cafés.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
In newspapers, happenings from abroad—including announcements of yet more royal births and birthdays—were sprinkled amid advertisements, such as calls for the return of enslaved people and servants running for their freedom.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
The man’s video is one of many of longform advertisements produced by The Agora and its sprawling conglomerate of subsidiaries, which have spent decades cashing in on Americans’ growing distrust in government, financial institutions and healthcare providers.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Earlier this year the brand held two-week activations timed with the Rome Open, which included an influencer and press trip to the matches, out-of-home advertisements and a takeover of local ice-cream shops and cafés.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertisement
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The Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12.99/month or $119.99/year with no ads except live TV & a few shows.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Using his student-activities funds and selling ads in the program to raise $500, Scher booked the gig for Sunday, Oct. 27, 1968.—
David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
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Was Taylor Swift's team counting up or down to any announcement with the Stationhead listening parties?—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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But Wednesday’s announcement arrives at the point that a memo from Sharp to Palomar seemed to predict.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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The beaver pond upstream of Lake Angeline drained early Thursday, July 17, causing reddish sediment to empty into the water, according to a news release from the DNR.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the judge at Hernandez’s 2017 trial gave improper instructions to the jury, warranting either a new trial or his release from custody.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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This will necessitate earlier deadlines for news copy, and advertising deadlines will shift.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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This approach underscores a shift from traditional advertising to immersive brand experiences within residential settings.—
Tamara Romeo,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Advertisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertisement. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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