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

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Snapchat has also invested in AI tools to improve its advertising business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The company in February began rolling out advertising for its non-premium users in a bid to bring in more revenue.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

While investor sentiment is at a low, Meta’s core digital advertising business is in strong shape.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Meta has also shared plans to build automated advertising tools for small and medium-size businesses across its platforms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Windy lives in a neighborhood where every home has a sign in the bushes advertising its brand of security system.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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