publicity
Publicity is the attention or interest that a person, product, or event gets from the public or the media. It involves sharing information to make something well-known or to attract people's notice.
Examples
3 of 5The new movie got a lot of publicity on social media.
The new movie got a lot of publicity on social media.
The organization aims to increase publicity for its charitable events.
The organization aims to increase publicity for its charitable events.
He doesn't like the publicity that comes with being famous.
He doesn't like the publicity that comes with being famous.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Public' + 'City'—it is making something known to every person in the city.
Quick Quiz
The company hired a specialist to handle the ____ for the new smartphone launch.
Correct!
The correct answer is: publicity
Examples
The new movie got a lot of publicity on social media.
everydayThe new movie got a lot of publicity on social media.
The organization aims to increase publicity for its charitable events.
formalThe organization aims to increase publicity for its charitable events.
He doesn't like the publicity that comes with being famous.
informalHe doesn't like the publicity that comes with being famous.
The research analyzes the effects of negative publicity on brand loyalty.
academicThe research analyzes the effects of negative publicity on brand loyalty.
We need to launch a new campaign to generate more publicity for the product.
businessWe need to launch a new campaign to generate more publicity for the product.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
There's no such thing as bad publicity
There's no such thing as bad publicity
in the glare of publicity
in the glare of publicity
avoid publicity
avoid publicity
Often Confused With
Advertising is usually paid for (like a commercial), while publicity is often organic attention from news or social media.
Publication is the act of printing or releasing a book or article; publicity is the attention that follows.
Usage Notes
Use this word when discussing how much notice the media or the general public takes of something. It can be positive (good publicity) or negative (bad publicity).
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to make this word plural (publicities), but it is an uncountable noun and should remain singular.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Public' + 'City'—it is making something known to every person in the city.
Word Origin
Derived from the French word 'publicité', originating from the Latin 'publicus' meaning 'of the people'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern celebrity culture, 'publicity stunts' are frequently used to stay relevant in the news cycle.
Quick Quiz
The company hired a specialist to handle the ____ for the new smartphone launch.
Correct!
The correct answer is: publicity
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