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

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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

"In the Acting category, only roles credited in the film's legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent will be considered eligible," the Academy said.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

However, it said it was now undertaking a review of all its heat networks in light of new Ofgem requirements, which included introducing consumption-based bills wherever feasible and "clear, itemised, transparent billing".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The film relegated a much anticipated Jimmy Stewart movie to second billing.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

billing

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