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Recent Examples of playbill
Arnold played the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol, according to the Citadel’s playbill.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
Each vintage the back labels are different, and resemble traditional circus tickets and playbills, containing creative and humorous messages that harken to the olden days of wonder and spectacle.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
According to a Citadel Theatre playbill, Arnold played the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in the show, which runs till Christmas Eve.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Destiny's Child top 10 music videos, ranked Beyoncé also posed with a playbill in a photo with her mom and Rowland (which was hilariously included twice, with the first iteration cropping out the other two women).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
Each vintage the back labels are different, and resemble traditional circus tickets and playbills, containing creative and humorous messages that harken to the olden days of wonder and spectacle.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
According to a Citadel Theatre playbill, Arnold played the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in the show, which runs till Christmas Eve.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Destiny's Child top 10 music videos, ranked Beyoncé also posed with a playbill in a photo with her mom and Rowland (which was hilariously included twice, with the first iteration cropping out the other two women).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playbill
Noun
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An ordinance prohibiting the distribution of handbills or solicitation on private property before sunrise or after sunset — or 7 p.m., whichever is later.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
20 Dec. 2024
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That means a Kamala Harris T-Shirt or a Donald Trump MAGA cap is allowed when someone is voting in a polling place, but distributing handbills for a candidate isn’t.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The flyer was a visual feast: Kofi Siriboe, Keith Powers, Denzel Washington, Jesse Williams, Childish Gambino, Skepta.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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Cindy, who was about as polished as the flyer, came by the office to pitch me.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Like Irving, etc., Tracy was a terrific late-round flier in case Singletary fell on his face (which happened).—
Jake Ciely,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Bottom Line The good news is that air travel has recovered from COVID and carries billions of leisure and business fliers around the world in relative safety.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Suddenly, we are confronted by the half-naked body of his Succession co-star Alexander Skarsgård hovering above us on a gigantic billboard.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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In one particularly strong scene, Elisabeth, haunted by a giant billboard of Sue outside her window, struggles to leave the house for a date.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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The authorities have at times acknowledged those demands, such as in their promises to combat wage arrears for migrant workers, or provide holiday handouts to homeless people or people with disabilities.—
Vivian Wang,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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To support the economy, authorities might introduce more fiscal stimulus measures, including potentially setting aside 1 trillion yuan ($137 billion) to boost social welfare spending and give cash handouts to families with children, according to Hutong Research’s Guo.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Playbill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playbill. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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