mantra

noun

man·tra | \ ˈmän-trə

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also ˈman- or ˈmən- \

Definition of mantra

: a mystical formula of invocation (see invocation sense 2) or incantation (as in Hinduism) also : watchword sense 2 "diversity" has become our multicultural mantra — Manning Marable

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a businessman whose mantra is “bigger is better”

Recent Examples on the Web The Dragons’ mantra this season: think like a goldfish and have the shortest memory possible. — Matthew Doherty, BostonGlobe.com, "No pause button for Nate Amado, Whitman-Hanson boys’ basketball in a riveting return," 15 Jan. 2021 When the Browns got rocked, 38-6, by the Ravens, the ‘here-we-go-again’ mantra reverberated throughout Cleveland, and Mayfield was ripped mercilessly by the national pundits. — cleveland, "Case Keenum happy to have a front row seat for The Baker Mayfield Show: ‘There’s no telling what he can do’," 10 Jan. 2021 Montgomery gave himself a simple mantra coming into this game: Take what the defense gives, take care of the ball, be decisive and run downhill. — Luke Johnson, NOLA.com, "The Saints needed someone to step up. 'That's why I'm here,' Ty Montgomery said," 3 Jan. 2021 Regardless of the size of your space, that’s a good mantra for all of us. — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, "A Look Back: Lessons Learned from 2020 — Part 1," 25 Dec. 2020 Roberts shouted during the trophy ceremony, repeating his mantra after his team won the League Championship Series. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Resilient Dave Roberts is World Series winner again," 28 Oct. 2020 The new season is all about Zoey and her family trying to make the best of their circumstances, a familiar mantra for all of us during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, "Review: 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' sings and dances back into our hearts for Season 2," 6 Jan. 2021 That’s when McCarthy adopted a one-word mantra. Finish. — David Moore, Dallas News, "The Cowboys have overcome a lot this season, but an improbable run may still be too little too late," 2 Jan. 2021 Get pinged, look at an app, text your grandma a heart emoji or say a gratitude mantra, then move on with your day. — Emma Pattee, Wired, "How Tech Could Help Us Contemplate Our Own Mortality," 31 Dec. 2020

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“Mantra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantra. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.

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mantra

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English Language Learners Definition of mantra

: a sound, word, or phrase that is repeated by someone who is praying or meditating

: a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone's basic beliefs

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