Idiom
publicity hound
Meaning
A person who constantly seeks public attention, especially through coverage in the broadcast media or news media.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“He is a publicity hound who loves being on television.”
“The politician acts like a publicity hound, constantly calling reporters to ensure his name stays in the headlines.”
“Despite his claims of wanting privacy, the actor remains a notorious publicity hound, orchestrating elaborate scandals just to remain relevant in the public eye.”
Examples
simple
“He is a publicity hound who loves being on television.”
contextual
“The politician acts like a publicity hound, constantly calling reporters to ensure his name stays in the headlines.”
complex
“Despite his claims of wanting privacy, the actor remains a notorious publicity hound, orchestrating elaborate scandals just to remain relevant in the public eye.”
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