advertisement

noun

ˌad-vər-ˈtīz-mənt How to pronounce advertisement (audio)
Definition of advertisementnext
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 Among the company's more notable efforts was a five-second Super Bowl advertisement that was timed to coincide with app notifications sent to millions of users, linking a major media moment directly to customer action. — Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 In the backdrop, the myriad flashing billboards changed from digital American flags to advertisements for Netflix, American Eagle and the latest Broadway shows, among others. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Newman says probate records and newspaper advertisements suggest pocket-watch production in British America probably dates to the 1760s, perhaps earlier, but almost none of those watches survive with definitive provenance. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026 In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number. — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for advertisement
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  1. ad
  2. announcement
  3. release
  4. advertising
Noun
  • Crunchyroll is Sony Pictures Entertainment’s ad-free streaming platform for anime movies, television series and games, and has three tiers.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Political operatives in both parties expect the ruling to accelerate the flow of money into campaigns and intensify the barrage of television and digital ads that already dominate election season.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of ad
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  • The announcement noted that the DMV is already using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • But the official announcement of the Antetokounmpo trade was the big story Monday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of announcement
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  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • In a White House news release listing 60 actions the administration has taken as part of its America First agenda to restrict immigration, the first four actions were decisions by the Supreme Court.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of release
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  • Until now, the company has mostly defended that spending by pointing to improvements in its advertising business.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Shortly afterwards, the country’s advertising self-regulator opened three proceedings regarding betting offers read aloud by presenters and commentators.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
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“Advertisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertisement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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