PUBLICIZED Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

publicized 1 of 2

adjective

as in published

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publicized

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verb

past tense of publicize

as in promoted

to provide publicity for the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters

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as in announced

to make known openly or publicly the city hasn't done a good job of publicizing the new regulations for its recycling operation

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Recent Examples of publicized

Adjective

These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families. — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025 The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling. — Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025 Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job. — Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025

Verb

SpaceX has promised to adopt mitigation strategies in their filings, but other companies have not publicized plans for any mitigation efforts, and the FCC has declared that light pollution from satellites is, by and large, not under its control. — Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Since then, all three Republican court members have publicized their desires for the new list. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 The last retaliatory strikes publicized by CENTCOM were in late July. — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Anthropic is projecting as much as $200 billion in 2028 revenue, far exceeding the $47 billion revenue run rate that the company publicized in May, Reuters reported last week. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Her funeral was widely publicized, and the White House was decorated in black for a period of mourning. — Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Disorganized and under-publicized, the event was underwhelming, Hardin said. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 In July 2026, The Telegraph reported that only 127 Andrews were born the year prior, with the name hitting a record low in usage after the scandals plaguing Charles’s brother were publicized. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 Tallulah reflected on her father’s health in an essay for Vogue shortly after the diagnosis was publicized. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized

Adjective

That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of published

Verb

The same year, Martin was promoted to president and general manager of the station.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026
By 2011, Bayliss was promoted to CEO of Virgin Group, overseeing a sprawling portfolio that includes an airline, telecommunications giant, gym chain, and commercial space-tourism business.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of promoted

Verb

Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
And Turkey's 25-year gas import contract with Iran expired at the end of July, with no successor long-term deal announced.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of announced

Adjective

Real-world range will depend on hills, temperature, rider weight, speed, and assistance level, so the advertised figure should be treated as a best-case estimate.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Compare the rate you're offered with current federal rates and those from multiple private lenders, rather than relying solely on advertised minimums.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of advertised

Verb

The Yellow Affair has also sold Árru to international territories including Angel Distribution (Denmark), Bíó Paradís (Iceland), Filmwelt (Germany, Austria), Fivia (Ex-Yugoslavia), Otaku Mtü (Baltics), Palace (Australia / New Zealand).

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Tatcha’s top three stock keeping units today include its $74 Dewy Skin Cream, one jar of which is sold every 30 seconds, as well as the lightweight Water Cream and Rice Wash face wash, priced at $74 and $40, respectively.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sold

Verb

Set in the 1950s, Juul follows 17-year-old circus acrobat Juul, whose life changes forever after a tragic accident leaves her in a coma and declared brain-dead.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Reiterating its 2019 call for Kavala’s release, the court declared his life-without-parole conviction null and void and found multiple violations of fundamental rights and judicial independence guarantees.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of declared

Adjective

Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself.

— Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

Definition of proclaimed

Adjective

Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026

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