PUBLICATION Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

publication

noun

Definition of publication

as in paper

a published work The university's linguistics department released a publication on the grammatical structure of American Sign Language.

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the act or process of producing something commercially and making it available to the public She's celebrating the publication of her first novel.

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Recent Examples of publication Cunningham's jersey is listed as a top seller and, as of publication , is the top jersey WNBA fans see on Fanatics. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Elia Kazan believed the Salinas of the 1950s was way too modern for many key scenes, according to a detailed story of the production in American Cinematographer that originally ran in the publication in 1955. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Diplomats in Haiti had raised concerns about the modifications ahead of publication. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Many publications stopped taking freelance work from Syria, in order to discourage risky behavior, and international coverage of the region dwindled. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publication

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Noun

The artwork has been hand-folded to create two feather-like forms, inspired by the watermark found on Smythson’s featherweight paper.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The authors of this latest paper sought to capture the venom-pumping kinematics of honey bee stingers in order to identify the underlying biomechanics.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of paper

Noun

Design lovers know it well as the cover to King’s hit 2023 monograph, Arranging Things.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
With their modernist French flair that is well recognized in the world of luxury travel and hospitality, Humbert & Poyet has also published its first monograph.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of monograph

Noun

Following his release from jail, Archer published his prison diaries, carried on with his charity work and wrote more novels.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
Officers arrived and worked with office staff to secure the area and ensure the safety of those present, the Rocklin Police Department said news release.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of release

Noun

Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Students, working-class people, artists, local neighborhood families, musicians and people from all walks of life who simply love books and reading.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of book

Noun

For a heavy metal band, this kind of publicity usually works in our favor.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026
Among the major exits are Kelly Caton, the senior director of series awards strategy and publicity, and director of entertainment communications Dominic Pagone.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of publicity

Noun

Numerous treatise writers began to insist that anyone who doubts the diabolical empowerment of women-as-witches is self-deluded and dangerous.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Released on September 29, this 352-page treatise—laden with evocative photography—was written by Eric Hendrikx and published by Artisan Books.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of treatise

Noun

To support Constant’s production, Shopkorn approaches their relationship in a more old-school model, sending her money as a stipend instead of waiting for a sale to go through and split it 50-50 as is now the norm.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Five films are directed by filmmakers from outside the Baltic countries, with Baltic talent and expertise playing significant roles in their production.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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