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catchphrase

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of catchphrase

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
Synonyms of catchphrase

banner, cry, shibboleth, slogan, tagline, watchword
Words Related to catchphrase

expression, idiom

catchword, cliché (also cliche)

maxim, motto

battle cry, war cry

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