catchphrase
noun
catch·phrase
ˈkach-ˌfrāz 
ˈkech-
1
: a word or expression that is used repeatedly and conveniently to represent or characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view
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Examples of catchphrase in a Sentence
popular catchphrases like “politically correct”
one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything
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The top three were ranked good, better, and best after the coach's signature catchphrase.
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
According to the lawsuit, the recording has become an instantly recognizable catchphrase associated with the Grammy-winning artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
The catchphrase quickly caught on.
—F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
In both The Wire and 25th Hour, Whitlock uttered his catchphrase swear.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
According to the lawsuit, the recording has become an instantly recognizable catchphrase associated with the Grammy-winning artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
The catchphrase quickly caught on.
—F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
In both The Wire and 25th Hour, Whitlock uttered his catchphrase swear.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchphrase. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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