noun
publicity
pub-LISS-uh-tee/pʌbˈlɪsəti/
Public attention directed toward someone or something.
The inventor receives publicity as reporters gather with cameras around her water filter.
Etymology
Publicity began as the condition of being open to public observation. It shifted to making something known through public exposure, leading to the sense of attention or promotional notice.
In context
hasn't been short on publicity
More examples
- The actor avoids publicity and keeps his family life private.
- Bad publicity can damage a company's reputation.
- The charity organizes a concert to generate publicity for its work.
Forms
publicize verb — To bring something to public attention.
publicist noun — A person who manages publicity.
Similar words
- attention
- Attention can be private rather than widely shared.
- coverage
- Coverage specifically involves reporting by news organizations.
- exposure
- Exposure emphasizes being seen or noticed by an audience.