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
2
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite its differences, the new series has plenty of nods to the original one — from the whimsical theme song and adorable Sun Babies to the catchphrases the characters say.
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Those are prompts that consist of specific catchphrases.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Kimmel noted that clothing, mugs and more merchandise are now being sold on the internet with that anti-Trump catchphrase.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
According to an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2018, Autumn liked imitating her mother by repeating her lines and catchphrases from the show.
—Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Taking its name from one of Bard’s catchphrases, the film highlights the potential and risk of a tool that can, and will, do just about anything.
—Daniel Freed, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
The word has become the beloved catchphrase of Kung Fu Panda character Po, voiced by Jack Black.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
Matthew McConaughey is known for his Oscar-award-winning film roles, his Texas pride, his trademark catchphrases, and now, tequila?
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
That night, Pit informed the crowd in Raleigh, N.C., about their encounter and joked how the 78-year-old national treasure has something in common with his signature catchphrase.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Those are prompts that consist of specific catchphrases.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Kimmel noted that clothing, mugs and more merchandise are now being sold on the internet with that anti-Trump catchphrase.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
According to an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2018, Autumn liked imitating her mother by repeating her lines and catchphrases from the show.
—Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Taking its name from one of Bard’s catchphrases, the film highlights the potential and risk of a tool that can, and will, do just about anything.
—Daniel Freed, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
The word has become the beloved catchphrase of Kung Fu Panda character Po, voiced by Jack Black.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
Matthew McConaughey is known for his Oscar-award-winning film roles, his Texas pride, his trademark catchphrases, and now, tequila?
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
That night, Pit informed the crowd in Raleigh, N.C., about their encounter and joked how the 78-year-old national treasure has something in common with his signature catchphrase.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchphrase. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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