1
: a reiterated phrase identified with an individual, group, or product : slogan
2
: a final line (as in a play or joke)
especially
: one that serves to clarify a point or create a dramatic effect
Examples of tagline in a Sentence
the tagline from the drug company's ad campaign backfired and quickly became fodder for late-night comedians
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That night, Emily stands in front of the mirror in lingerie coming up with corny taglines.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Today’s funny billboard tagline can become tomorrow’s radio jingle or TV ad.
—Adam M. Rosen, thehustle.co, 12 Dec. 2025
And during Bayou Classic, that mission felt less like a tagline and more like an ethos carried into every touchpoint.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Dec. 2025
For the color story, One Block Down took a literal approach, covering each pair in distinct shades that tie back to the tagline.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Today’s funny billboard tagline can become tomorrow’s radio jingle or TV ad.
—Adam M. Rosen, thehustle.co, 12 Dec. 2025
And during Bayou Classic, that mission felt less like a tagline and more like an ethos carried into every touchpoint.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Dec. 2025
For the color story, One Block Down took a literal approach, covering each pair in distinct shades that tie back to the tagline.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tagline
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“Tagline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tagline. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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