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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While dismantling 'Obamacare' has been a Republican mantra for over a decade, no replacement plan has been offered.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Ducati has doubled down on that mantra with even less weight and even more power, combined with your usual dash of Ducati technology.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
This has always been the Lions’ mantra — for better or worse.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Founded by director Deon Taylor and producer Roxanne Avent Taylor, Hidden Empire’s mantra is that multi-cultural representation is good business.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Ducati has doubled down on that mantra with even less weight and even more power, combined with your usual dash of Ducati technology.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
This has always been the Lions’ mantra — for better or worse.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Founded by director Deon Taylor and producer Roxanne Avent Taylor, Hidden Empire’s mantra is that multi-cultural representation is good business.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Mantra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantra. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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