Synonyms for

Advertisements

Verb / ˈædvɜ:ˌtaɪzmʌnts / Another word for advertisements — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Advertisements are messages or notices that are paid for and intended to inform or persuade people about a product, service, or idea.

Synonyms & similar words

ad advert advertisement advertizing advertising advertizement promotions commercials notices announcements publicity campaigns marketing promos plugs messages ads comms bulletins posters flyers handbills hoardings signs billboards banners

Synonyms by register

Formal

promulgations announcements declarations proclamations

Informal

ads commercials spots plugs

Literary

heralds tidings proclamations

Antonyms

suppression silence obscurity unawareness ignorance concealment

Common collocations

  • print advertisements
  • television advertisements
  • online advertisements
  • radio advertisements
  • advertisements for
  • place advertisements
  • run advertisements
  • display advertisements

Word family

noun advertisement
verb advertise
adjective advertising
adverb advertently

Usage note

While 'advertisement' is the singular form, 'advertisements' is the plural. 'Ads' is a common informal abbreviation.

Example sentences

  1. I saw many advertisements on TV.
  2. The company spent a lot of money on advertisements.
  3. The newspaper is full of advertisements.
  4. The store posted advertisements for its sale.
  5. Advertisements can be found everywhere.

Quotes

  • Advertising is the art of convincing people to spend money they don't have for something they don't need. - Will Rogers
  • The most powerful element in advertising is the truth. - William Bernbach
  • Advertising is the voice of the brand. - Jonah Sachs

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