publicity stunt

noun

: something done just to get the attention of the public

Her antics on the show were just a publicity stunt.

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Despite wanting to be together, stepping out in the public eye proves challenging for the unlikely duo, as they’re tested by conflicting schedules, the pressures of fame and outside voices claiming their romance is a publicity stunt. —

Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 At every turn, these policewomen are underestimated and undermined in equal measure by the men who’ve created their police pilot program as a mere publicity stunt. —

Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 Cardi later denied rumors that their latest breakup was a publicity stunt. —

Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2024 Paris’ mayor made a public show of swimming in the river earlier this month, something Duran called a publicity stunt. —

Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for publicity stunt

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