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a large sign for advertisements that is next to a road, on the side of a building, etc.
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Recent Examples of billboard
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Tom Hiddleston plays Chuck Krantz, a mysterious man who begins appearing on billboards as the world nears apocalypse.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Like a lot of Russian fans, Savinov was dressed to billboard his indignation.
—David Segal, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2018
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Noun
After winning in Milwaukee last fall, the rhetorical question of ‘Pato who?’ gained traction in the form of merchandise and even billboards.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Tom Hiddleston plays Chuck Krantz, a mysterious man who begins appearing on billboards as the world nears apocalypse.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
Verb
The artist billboards that pop up in the lead up to Coachella often establish a sense of optimism for the performances in store for the weekend.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Like a lot of Russian fans, Savinov was dressed to billboard his indignation.
—David Segal, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for billboard
Noun
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Companies like Spotter and LTK are following suit and hosting formal Creator Upfronts during the time of year when brands are looking to commit video ad dollars.—
Kristen Dolan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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At his behest, Admiral Richard Byrd contributed fifteen hundred dollars, repaying a kindness from 1928, when Earhart had directed her earnings from Lucky Strike cigarette ads to support his expedition to Antarctica; the financier Bernard Baruch added another twenty-five hundred dollars.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Messages tacked to bulletin boards and written on dressing room blackboards conveyed the spirit of the team.—
Gene Myers,
Detroit Free Press,
7 June 2022
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Viewers are asked to respond to prompts based on works on view in the show by scribbling notes or making sketches on brightly colored pieces of paper, and pinning them to bulletin boards.—
Steven Litt,
cleveland,
7 Nov. 2021
Noun
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Per court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the band alleged that the use of the 1994 was unauthorized, along with the company reproducing an advertisement that was very similar to the 2002 music video directed by Spike Jonze.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Hard Rock also made an initial investment of $50,000 into television and digital advertisements.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Then comes billing—an equally complex and often stressful process.—
Frank Fawzi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Like the action drama’s first two comebacks at CBS — its surprising cancellation reversal in 2023 and equally surprising 2024 Season 8 renewal after Season 7 had been billed as final — the most recent one was a cause for celebration, at least at the beginning.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The posters will be featured in a 2026 Water Awareness Calendar.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The Aston Villa poster was a fitting gift for the Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (the game's governing body in England) and a vocal Villa fan.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Just a short drive from Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is advertised as an ideal route for first-time visitors or anyone short on time.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Available drugs were advertised on these apps in stories that disappeared within 24 hours and in posts that were removed after a certain amount of time, according to the federal agency.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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On Monday, the White House erected a line of placards around its lawn featuring mug shots of 100 people taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Concise and well-lit explanation placards are offered for each piece or collection of objects in Arabic, English, and Braille.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After all, the year started with many signs indicating that 2025 could be a strong comeback year for initial public offerings.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Tremors can be a sign of MS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, or another neurological condition.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
23 May 2025
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“Billboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billboard. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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