1
: a mystical formula of invocation (see invocation sense 2) or incantation (as in Hinduism)
2
: a word or phrase that is repeated often or expresses the beliefs of a person or group : watchword sense 2
"Diversity" has become our multicultural mantra …—
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a businessman whose mantra is “bigger is better”
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Deep breaths can help, or mantras that a parent will be there to pick them up.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2025
Panthers players buy into Canales’ ‘finish’ mantra In Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams, rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan caught a 43-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bryce Young on fourth-and-2.
—Mike Kaye
december 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Make this your mantra to spare yourself frustration as Mars and Saturn square off!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Our mantra was all about sticking true to the IP.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
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Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2025
Panthers players buy into Canales’ ‘finish’ mantra In Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams, rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan caught a 43-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bryce Young on fourth-and-2.
—Mike Kaye
december 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Make this your mantra to spare yourself frustration as Mars and Saturn square off!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Our mantra was all about sticking true to the IP.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Mantra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantra. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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