catchphrase

as in slogan
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product) one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything

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Recent Examples of catchphrase Just be sure to let out a few of their iconic catchphrases and quotes so people recognize which version of PPG you and your girls are channeling on October 31. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025 Now, Bader is on to the gift of postseason baseball — and with his catchphrase tattooed on his left forearm. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 Though brief, the clip demonstrated how the interactive format functions, particularly through a catchphrase generated in Marcus Kent’s dialogue. Jenny S. Li, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025 Almost Didn’t Happen Ron Palillo’s signature catchphrase was no in the original script. Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase
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Noun
  • Polls are beginning to report early results with Sheffield in the lead by 75% and Kinloch at 24%, though Kinloch’s supporters are enthusiastically calling for his win and waving fans with his campaign slogan.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Fresh thinking is not just a slogan at RISE Capital; it’s built into every aspect of the company’s service.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Along with producers Gellar, Zhao and the Zuckermans, Dolly Parton is returning as an executive producer on the series after producing the original under her Sandollar banner.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The trade show’s organizer said the project stems from its expertise in the fragrance world with its banner Pitti Fragranze fair.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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