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
The danger of oversimplification Reducing diversity, equity and inclusion to a catchphrase can lead to a superficial understanding and application of the concepts.
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Detris Honora Adelabu, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2025
In the pantheon of Real Housewives history, there are the ones who come in swinging — wigs tugged, drinks thrown, catchphrases flying.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Some of the greatest broadcasters in New York have had classic catchphrases.
—Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Ordinary people also began invoking the catchphrase to motivate themselves to tackle daunting tasks, such as sticking to an exercise routine.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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Detris Honora Adelabu, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2025
In the pantheon of Real Housewives history, there are the ones who come in swinging — wigs tugged, drinks thrown, catchphrases flying.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Some of the greatest broadcasters in New York have had classic catchphrases.
—Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Ordinary people also began invoking the catchphrase to motivate themselves to tackle daunting tasks, such as sticking to an exercise routine.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchphrase
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Purpose is often treated like a slogan, something catchy to put on a website or slide deck.—
Filomena Di Luise,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Instead of the program providing a national model, the AMA adopted the CMA’s political tactics and slogans to help defeat the national single payer proposal.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2025
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Schoolchildren marched proudly with banners and flags.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Liverpool operates across Mexico with 310 stores under the Liverpool and Suburbia banners, 119 specialized boutiques, as well as 29 shopping centers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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