catchphrase

Definition of catchphrasenext
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 That's the new catchphrase for the new mobile matcha cart Green Finds Cafe, run by owner Ro Ayers. Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026 Ahead of a broadcast debut during the Olympic Opening Ceremony later today, EW can reveal a 30-second ad commemorating some of the most iconic dialogue lines and catchphrases from the network's beloved series. Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026 That’s how exhausting this climb is — Dorinda’s forgetting her catchphrases! Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 Sure, the clubhouse-meets-coffeehouse catchphrase itself emerged as a viral TikTok, shorthand for a polished, preppy look. Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase
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Noun
  • This slogan reflects the luxury brand’s focus on creating a specialized, relaxing, and personalized driving experience, highlighting the connection between the driver and their vehicle.
    Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • In Madrid, thousands chanted slogans against the war and expressed solidarity with civilians affected by the conflict.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In December, Deadline revealed that Tracy Oliver would adapt The Wedding Date, a feature film in the works at Netflix that is produced by the pair’s Archewell banner.
    Peter White, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Motzko, who turns 65 next week, led Minnesota to a pair of Frozen Fours, including a national runner-up finish, and hung four Big Ten title banners during his tenure at the U, widely considered one of college hockey’s blueblood programs.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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