as in campaign
usually disapproving
ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.
He was accused of spreading propaganda. a propaganda campaign The report was nothing but lies and propaganda.
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Recent Examples of propaganda
Many Americans, already familiar with propaganda efforts throughout World War II, criticized concentrated media ownership, sensationalism, and the growing influence of mass media over public opinion.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
Inside, Layla gets things ready with the help of her 12-year-old brother Laith (Rashad Khaled), who unthinkingly sings along to the jingle-like propaganda song coming from the radio while some of his peers outside play at being soldiers.
—Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
The shift, according to the NYT, signals the instrumentalization of the artwork for political propaganda and the spreading of evangelical viewpoints opposed to the separation of church and state.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Topline World Health Organization Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday directly responded to far-right commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ claims that the United Nations agency was manufacturing propaganda about the Hantavirus.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
Inside, Layla gets things ready with the help of her 12-year-old brother Laith (Rashad Khaled), who unthinkingly sings along to the jingle-like propaganda song coming from the radio while some of his peers outside play at being soldiers.
—Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
The shift, according to the NYT, signals the instrumentalization of the artwork for political propaganda and the spreading of evangelical viewpoints opposed to the separation of church and state.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Topline World Health Organization Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday directly responded to far-right commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ claims that the United Nations agency was manufacturing propaganda about the Hantavirus.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
Noun
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Washington continued to ignore them in the recent campaign.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Officials said Lee’s arrest followed a nearly six-month campaign to locate him and the children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The state’s political ethics watchdog is investigating the campaign of gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer and an influencer who boosted him online for potentially violating a state law on political advertisements.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The film exists partly as an advertisement for Firstman’s softer side.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Entry must be the original work of the entrant, may not have been previously published, may not have won previous awards, and must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, publicity or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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That’s not really a money exchange, that’s more of a publicity exchange.—
Darian Symoné Harvin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Doing so on interactive streaming services isn’t just a matter of marrying an ad with a specific show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Shores said merchant ad grants are available to subsidize local merchant advertising.—
Joe Marusak
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Bonta pushes back against FIFA ticketing practices In his Wednesday letter to the federation, Bonta emphasized California’s consumer protection laws against unfair competition and false advertising.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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