Definition of catchphrasenext
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 This movie spawned a legion of catchphrases that would be recited in schools for years following its release, in addition to a stage musical and another movie adaptation. Devonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026 And one of the best examples of the catchphrase, in Ulbrich’s eyes, didn’t even get a chance to show it. Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 While resilience was the catchphrase of the first quarter among bank CEOs, the latest blowout quarter may be prompting a bit of soul-searching. Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 July 2026 The coach has become somewhat famous for his motivational speeches and catchphrases that showed how the South American was assimilating into the US spirit. David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase
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Noun
  • This city’s problems aren’t going to be solved with slogans or campaign consultants’ talking points.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, the recent, deadly brutality of the agency and its partners has led, according to some polls, to strong support for such a policy; those espousing the slogan have included Bill Kristol, the neocon anti-Trump writer.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Plus there’s former Sony boss Amy Pascal, who helped engineer the Marvel deal in 2015, and has continued producing the solo movies through her Pascal Pictures banner and acting as a bridge between Sony and Marvel.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • From the Great Hall draped in banners honouring legends from the past that welcomes fans through to the exhaustive Yankee Museum, reminders of the team’s glorious past are everywhere.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026

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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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