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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
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.
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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
According to the lawsuit, the recording has become an instantly recognizable catchphrase associated with the Grammy-winning artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
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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
According to the lawsuit, the recording has become an instantly recognizable catchphrase associated with the Grammy-winning artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchphrase
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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
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In Madrid, thousands chanted slogans against the war and expressed solidarity with civilians affected by the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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At one of the suburb’s busiest intersections, people lined the sidewalks holding handmade signs and banners as traffic rolled steadily past.—
Jodi Bondi Norgaard,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sources tell Deadline that Brandon Sklenar has signed a first-look deal with Lionsgate to produce feature films through his Vista Lane Pictures banner.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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