PUBLICATION Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

publication

noun

Definition of publication

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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 The show focuses on the fictional Toledo Truth Teller, an understaffed, more-than-slightly amateurish, failing publication that shares its office space with the Softees toilet paper company owned by its parent corporation. — Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 This article has been updated with new information since its original publication date. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Other publications similarly reported Vrabel’s availability and desirability during the year between his firing from the Tennessee Titans and his hiring by the New England Patriots. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The government had not yet responded to queries by the time of publication. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publication

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Noun

Maduro’s lawyers argued in papers filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court that the indictment must be dismissed because heads of sovereign states are immune from criminal prosecution in foreign courts.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Ned Sampson, whose naïve dedication is starting to turn the paper around, is feeling happy both at work and in love, thanks to his budding romance with reporter Mare (Chelsea Frei).

— Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of paper

Noun

Sustained publishing volume of 30-gram-protein breakfast recipes from mainstream health publications (Cleveland Clinic, Delish, GQ, MyFitnessPal), a durable signal the trend has moved past fitness media.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Range aims to help Liefeld pursue publishing as well as and film and TV development opportunities for his characters, as well as gaming.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of publishing

Noun

The show is accompanied by Cowin’s first full-scale monograph.

— Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
This monograph recently figured into a larger one-day conference dedicated to the work and cultural legacy of the Armenian painter organized by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice at Aula Baratto on May 25.

— The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of monograph

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In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles, write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of book

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Jeff Hiller’s surprise Supporting Actor in a Comedy win for Somebody Somewhere was the best publicity that show ever got, all from just one award.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Getting singled out by Sacha Baron Cohen‘s most infamous character turned out to be good publicity, not an insult, for Ed Sheeran.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of publicity

Noun

In his treatise, Ohno hypothesized that all vertebrate genomes contained evidence of an ancient genome duplication event.

— Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
In June 2026 researchers used micro-CT scanning technology to read one such fragile scroll, without ever needing to unroll it, revealing a philosophical treatise on ethics.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of treatise

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Earlier this year, India became the world's second largest mobile manufacturer, with more than 300 production units as compared to just two in 2014.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Some upper-level seats were sold because of demand, but those buyers were relocated downstairs Tuesday once production was installed and additional lower-level seats opened up.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

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