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display ad

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noun

  1. an advertisement, in a newspaper or other publication, often using special attention-getting devices, as large size, display type, and illustrations.


Etymology

Origin of display ad

First recorded in 1915–20


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The move to digital has squeezed classified and display ad dollars that paid the bills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024

"It has already resulted in the removal of a potential challenger in the UK display ad market, while also giving Meta the ability to further increase its substantial market power in social media."

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2022

In 2020, the Department of Justice filed antitrust charges against Google for alleged monopolization of the search and display ad businesses.

From The Verge ● Aug. 26, 2022

The display ad in my news feed for leopard-skin-patterned pumps and flats doesn’t quite fit my profile either, unless Facebook really does know me better than I know myself.

From Slate ● Dec. 27, 2019

I had noticed it once while I was eating and had assumed it was a display ad for sun glasses.

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