catchphrase

Definition of catchphrasenext
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 Espina exclaims, using a variation of his signature catchphrase. Sam González Kelly, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026 There is also apparel with all the inside jokes from the show, including the infamous red shirts, the show’s famous catchphrases and plenty of Vulcan humor. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026 That's the new catchphrase for the new mobile matcha cart Green Finds Cafe, run by owner Ro Ayers. Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026 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. Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase
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Noun
  • But the images and slogans roaring across social media in this first month of the war in Iran may be something new.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
  • And the Cubans who believed the slogans—from either side—get nothing.
    Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Yet the low points were problematic for a program that measures itself by marquee wins and banners.
    Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to Mac, Jackie Cohn executive produces through the former’s More Better Productions banner.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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