as in billboards
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place
we put up a hundred posters announcing the concert
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Recent Examples of posters
While Montana maintained his right of publicity was misappropriated, the court held the posters reflected reporting on newsworthy events.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Theater blogs and Reddit pages have been mulling the sudden appearance this week in the Broadway theater district of two posters bearing a blue star image that resembles the logo used by the Evita London production and on the Evita Instagram page.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Fascist propaganda, whether in films, posters, or mass rallies, was the creation of a fantasyland in which the masses could get lost.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Diane’s uncles helped with the search, posting missing posters around the state, and even issuing a $25,000 reward at the time, but nothing was ever found.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Across the stands at Citi Field on Wednesday night, people held up handmade posters calling Juan Soto a savior and pleading for his help.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
For most of her first two seasons, the league treated her like just another player, sticking her on the back of posters and leaving her out of promos.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The decision over the Ten Commandments law reverses a lower federal court ruling that had blocked about a dozen Texas school districts — including some of the state's largest — from putting up the posters.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
With graphic clarity, 1940s US War Production Board rearmament posters linked industry to virtue and production to patriotism.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Theater blogs and Reddit pages have been mulling the sudden appearance this week in the Broadway theater district of two posters bearing a blue star image that resembles the logo used by the Evita London production and on the Evita Instagram page.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Fascist propaganda, whether in films, posters, or mass rallies, was the creation of a fantasyland in which the masses could get lost.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Diane’s uncles helped with the search, posting missing posters around the state, and even issuing a $25,000 reward at the time, but nothing was ever found.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Across the stands at Citi Field on Wednesday night, people held up handmade posters calling Juan Soto a savior and pleading for his help.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
For most of her first two seasons, the league treated her like just another player, sticking her on the back of posters and leaving her out of promos.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The decision over the Ten Commandments law reverses a lower federal court ruling that had blocked about a dozen Texas school districts — including some of the state's largest — from putting up the posters.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
With graphic clarity, 1940s US War Production Board rearmament posters linked industry to virtue and production to patriotism.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posters
Noun
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In February, Palm Beach County officials discussed finding alternate sources of revenue, such as any potential money from digital billboards, school-zone cameras, cellphone towers and naming rights.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The changing telework fight Last year, unions regularly held large rallies opposing the return-to-office order; an anonymous group of state workers erected billboards along Interstate 80 criticizing the governor.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last year, city officials said that news of the original social host ordinance was disseminated through social media postings, flyers, and through the city’s newsletter.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prices start at just $10, and the markdowns include some of our favorite tried-and-true brands that frequent flyers and weekend jet-setters alike swear by.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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On this day, several placards vowed support for Guthrie.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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There were also people standing on the east and west sides of Hunt Club with their placards.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Posters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posters. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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