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

Example Sentences

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And while Tesla is advertising its operations in Dallas and Houston as unsupervised, its service appears limited: Just four vehicles have been tracked across the cities, according to a crowd-sourced effort.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

AI could also be an efficiency multiplier for its core business of advertising, livestreaming and e-commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

There are few people in the world who haven’t, if the extent of the film’s advertising is to be believed.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Blaenau Gwent council is looking at how it can support healthier lives in Wales' most obese area, with a ban on junk food advertising proposed.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Francesca worked as a creative director in advertising for a time and eventually became a grade school teacher.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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