CEFR B2

publicity

noun

Meaning

Attention given to a person, event, or product by the media and the public.

Examples

The scandal generated a lot of negative publicity for the company.
She became famous after a brief appearance on a popular TV show brought her widespread publicity.

Synonyms: attention, exposure, promotion, fame

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publicity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /pʌbˈlɪsəti/

Definition

Attention given to a person, event, or product by the media and the public.

Examples

The scandal generated a lot of negative publicity for the company.
She became famous after a brief appearance on a popular TV show brought her widespread publicity.
The event received excellent publicity in all the major newspapers.

How to Use publicity

publicity for (prepositional phrase): Attention directed towards a specific person, event, or thing. — "The campaign aimed to generate publicity for the upcoming festival."
publicity stunt (collocation): An unusual or surprising act done to attract public attention. — "The celebrity's dramatic entrance was clearly a publicity stunt."

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