ADS
American Dialect Society.
ADS
1 American
a.d.s.
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American
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the ad's satirical sentiment was later reiterated with the slogan "if everything's fine don't change anything" appearing alongside Coinbase's logo.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
The ranking also takes into account the ad’s relevance to what the searcher is looking for.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
The ad’s text was as biting as its title.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
What AE framed as playful wordplay struck a nerve with critics, who argued it echoed historic eugenics rhetoric, particularly given the ad’s focus on her physical appearance like her blond hair and blue eyes.
From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025
Francie bought a sheet of writing paper and an envelope for a penny and carefully wrote an application and addressed it to the ad’s box number.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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