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
Few reality shows have given us as many catchphrases as Project Runway has over the last 20 years.
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Although the novel was set in the Eighties, the film came to symbolize British culture in the 1990s, with an iconic catchphrase — choose life — that, although it was originally delivered with irony, became synonymous with the vivacity of Britain at the time.
—Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
As his catchphrases and personality caught on, Hogan began one of his most famous feuds with Andre the Giant.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Forget about the slogans and news conference catchphrases.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Although the novel was set in the Eighties, the film came to symbolize British culture in the 1990s, with an iconic catchphrase — choose life — that, although it was originally delivered with irony, became synonymous with the vivacity of Britain at the time.
—Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
As his catchphrases and personality caught on, Hogan began one of his most famous feuds with Andre the Giant.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Forget about the slogans and news conference catchphrases.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchphrase
Noun
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Avoid reducing culture to slogans or values campaigns that don’t connect to daily work.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Again is not just a slogan, but a promise.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The project was also an effective banner for the Nongame Wildlife Fund, which has since raised more than $13 million.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Looking to begin their title defense, the Eagles are already closing the door on last year’s success and won’t watch their newest banner be hung.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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