as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
not having the money to run ads, the restaurant relies on word-of-mouth publicity
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Recent Examples of word-of-mouth
While predecessors like The Godfather and The Exorcist drew theater lines around the block through word-of-mouth, Jaws was the one for which the term summer blockbuster was coined.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Consistent branding inspires long-term customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth, both of which support long-term growth.
—Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The show, which first premiered in 2015, has crossed the ocean in recent years to become a word-of-mouth hit, with fans drawn to its comic hijinks and nonsensical premise.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Social media influencers, as well as word-of-mouth comments about cleanliness and safety are also helping Chinese cities attract foreign travelers, Huang said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Consistent branding inspires long-term customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth, both of which support long-term growth.
—Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The show, which first premiered in 2015, has crossed the ocean in recent years to become a word-of-mouth hit, with fans drawn to its comic hijinks and nonsensical premise.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Social media influencers, as well as word-of-mouth comments about cleanliness and safety are also helping Chinese cities attract foreign travelers, Huang said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word-of-mouth
Adjective
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Approximately 25 years ago, the president of a communications company that specialized in oral presentations invited me, along with about 20 other small business owners, to a demonstration.—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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On the substance of the issue, oral arguments underscored what everyone who knows and appreciates the presence of charter schools should well understand.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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But despite months of verbal support from state leaders, no new funding has materialized.—
Leslie S. Richards,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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And also, similar to the suggestion for No. 1, consider creating safe words or a verbal challenge/response procedure.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Word-of-mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word-of-mouth. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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