Thesaurus results for CATCHPHRASE

catchphrase

noun

ˈkach-ˌfrāz

Definition of catchphrase

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 odd catchphrases, strained analogies, random noises and awkward jokes are well below the standard set by the other lead NFL analysts. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Republicans use metaphor to turn unpopular policies into perky catchphrases, leaving Democrats bewildered. — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 When bouncing off each other, the two are like a nuclear-power plant of millennial bon mots and catchphrases. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 July 2026 This movie spawned a legion of catchphrases that would be recited in schools for years following its release, in addition to a stage musical and another movie adaptation. — Devonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase

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Netanyahu is not on record as making that remark, but the slogan reflects a broader narrative promoted by Iranian hardliners, portraying women who do not wear the hijab as, at the very least, disloyal to their country.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Then, over the subsequent decades, the whole idea blew up and dozens of political slogans and messages were emblazoned across chests all over.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Pattinson stars and produces through his Icki Eneo Arlo banner, with a supporting cast that includes Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers and Bokeem Woodbine.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Ishika Samant / Getty Images While the grounds pass is the banner example of surging prices, in sports, the seats closest to the action have the highest demand because there are so few of them.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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