as in slogan
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product)
one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything
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Recent Examples of catchphrase
And just like that, the sitcom’s title—and Valerie’s season three catchphrase—was born.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Graziano has since turned his catchphrase into a book.
—Cyrus Veyssi, Time, 10 Mar. 2026
The series quickly became a pop culture juggernaut, inspiring cheeky catchphrases, viral dance moves and Halloween costumes.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
His catchphrases became shorthand for his persistence.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Graziano has since turned his catchphrase into a book.
—Cyrus Veyssi, Time, 10 Mar. 2026
The series quickly became a pop culture juggernaut, inspiring cheeky catchphrases, viral dance moves and Halloween costumes.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
His catchphrases became shorthand for his persistence.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchphrase
Noun
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That slogan, widely understood as a call to remove Biden from office, appeared in social media posts, including those of far-right political pundit Jack Posobiec, but did not prompt similar legal action.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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At Kansas City International Airport, signs, banners and slogans welcoming soccer fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — whose opening in mid-June is only weeks away — hang from the ceiling and are posted on every wall.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Taking charge in February of 2018, the new CEO immensely ramped up the marketing budget for everything from Google Search banner ads to introductory offers for resort stays, all aimed at his target demographic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The sign on the building’s exterior has been replaced by a banner from fellow local Mexican brand El Semáforo, which specializes in tacos and birria dishes.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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