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
Forget about the slogans and news conference catchphrases.
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The vast majority of Republicans, 79%, said the American Dream — a catchphrase first popularized in 1931 amidst the Great Depression — is still within reach.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
Sure, these punchy catchphrases were good for a laugh.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
She’s popped up at the Henley music festival and on radio shows to do Jet2’s signature catchphrase while explaining how strange and weird it’s all been on her side of things.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 July 2025
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The vast majority of Republicans, 79%, said the American Dream — a catchphrase first popularized in 1931 amidst the Great Depression — is still within reach.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
Sure, these punchy catchphrases were good for a laugh.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
She’s popped up at the Henley music festival and on radio shows to do Jet2’s signature catchphrase while explaining how strange and weird it’s all been on her side of things.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchphrase
Noun
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For example, a sales executive presenting to a technical team might use more precise data and fewer marketing slogans.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Millions of dollars are reportedly being spent on posters, rallies, promotional merchandise and anti-U.S. slogans.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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The actor will join Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in the action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner and is slated to get a theatrical release.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some marched with dark banners bearing the names of Nawar, Sara and others killed this year.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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