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promo

[proh-moh] / ˈproʊ moʊ /
NOUN
advertising
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
Antonyms
STRONG
secret
NOUN
promotion
Synonyms
STRONG
PR advertising ballyhoo blurb buildup hoopla hype notice pitch pizazz plug press propaganda publicity puff puffery pushing squib
WEAK
advertising campaign hard sell press-agentry public relations
Antonyms
WEAK
demotion silence
NOUN
publicity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention clout commercial distribution fame hoopla hype noise notoriety propaganda
STRONG
PR advertising announcement ballyhoo billing 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 public notice public relations réclame write-up
Antonyms
STRONG
obscurity
WEAK
secret
NOUN
puff
Synonyms
STRONG
advertising blurb boost buildup commendation hype plug praise promotion publicity puffery push
WEAK
favorable mention good word laudation press-agentry sales talk write-up
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure criticism decrease discouragement
NOUN
trailer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clip
STRONG
ad advertisement prevue teaser

Example Sentences

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NordVPN is currently running a promo that will give you three extra months free when you sign up for any plan on a yearly or two-year basis.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Even if the promo is rough around the edges, Hartline creates a space that encourages creativity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The Seattle Opera offered 14% off with promo code “TIMOTHEE.”

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Some also smartly capitalised on the attention, with Seattle Opera offering 14% off tickets to Carmen using the promo code TIMOTHEE.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

And yeah, maybe the odds are better on this promo thing, but I’ll never be that lucky.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.