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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The second is something of a mantra in the company.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Except that that’s already the mantra on CBS’ Big Brother.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Local voices with national scale is our mantra, mirroring the way the biggest teams and athletes have become national icons.
—Kelli Turner, Sportico.com, 25 May 2026
The mantra clicked for Vesia in his first season with the Dodgers.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Except that that’s already the mantra on CBS’ Big Brother.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Local voices with national scale is our mantra, mirroring the way the biggest teams and athletes have become national icons.
—Kelli Turner, Sportico.com, 25 May 2026
The mantra clicked for Vesia in his first season with the Dodgers.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mantra
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“Mantra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantra. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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