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 The catchphrases Gómez Bolaños penned have also become ingrained in the vernacular of many countries. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 The origin of Sirens' catchphrase has been revealed. Brianne Tracy, People.com, 26 May 2025 The two are bonded forever, use catchphrases to communicate and care intensely about each other. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025 Doctors often learn about normal pressure hydrocephalus and its three hallmark symptoms with this catchphrase: 'wet, wobbly and weird,' said Dr. Vikram Udani, a neurosurgeon in private practice in San Diego. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase
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Noun
  • Hundreds of Kenyans were already on the streets early in the morning, chanting anti-government slogans as police hurled tear gas canisters at some of the crowds.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
  • Trump hints at potential for 'regime change' in Iran with new slogan MAJOR HEADLINES SUNDAY ATTACK – Church security guard kills armed suspect who opened fire on congregation.
    , FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Throughout the month, protesters have hung anti-Bezos posters and banners on various locations across the city, including the bell tower of the San Giorgio Maggiore basilica and the famous Rialto Bridge.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 June 2025
  • Activists gather around the giant banner protesting Jeff Bezos ahead of his wedding in Venice, Italy, on June 23, 2025.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025

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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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