as in slogans
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 catchphrases
The series quickly became a pop culture juggernaut, inspiring cheeky catchphrases, viral dance moves and Halloween costumes.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
His catchphrases became shorthand for his persistence.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 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
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
That’s how exhausting this climb is — Dorinda’s forgetting her catchphrases!
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
But in its short lifespan, Vine defined an era of internet culture, creating celebrities like King Bach, Lele Pons, Shawn Mendez, and Rudy Mancuso and minting catchphrases, slang, and memes that are still in rotation today.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2025
A lot of people just use talking points or catchphrases.
—Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson filed requests to trademark some of her beau's infamous catchphrases coined during his run with New England.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
His catchphrases became shorthand for his persistence.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 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
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
That’s how exhausting this climb is — Dorinda’s forgetting her catchphrases!
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
But in its short lifespan, Vine defined an era of internet culture, creating celebrities like King Bach, Lele Pons, Shawn Mendez, and Rudy Mancuso and minting catchphrases, slang, and memes that are still in rotation today.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2025
A lot of people just use talking points or catchphrases.
—Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson filed requests to trademark some of her beau's infamous catchphrases coined during his run with New England.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchphrases
Noun
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Coke, to quote from one of the company’s many famous ad slogans can add life to many media properties.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 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
Noun
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The group also wants to install more signage, lighting and lightpole banners in Midtown.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The city recently released a call for artists for the two side-by-side 20-foot tall by 16-foot wide digital banners, which will be displayed on the parking garage outer walls facing Second and Green streets.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Catchphrases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrases. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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