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
When data are carelessly used or callously manipulated, persuasiveness can be downright dangerous, the crux of political propaganda.
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Its soft power – once built on revolutionary legitimacy, Shiite ideological influence and anti-Western propaganda – has eroded dramatically.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Established during World War II with the launch of Voice of America to counter Nazi propaganda, the agency now oversees or funds a network of outlets, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Politics was responsible for war, for propaganda, for division.
—Kamila Shamsie
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Its soft power – once built on revolutionary legitimacy, Shiite ideological influence and anti-Western propaganda – has eroded dramatically.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Established during World War II with the launch of Voice of America to counter Nazi propaganda, the agency now oversees or funds a network of outlets, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Politics was responsible for war, for propaganda, for division.
—Kamila Shamsie
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
Noun
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Several notable names in arts, culture, entertainment and other areas joined Musetti and Moore in the campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The former Florida Gator averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and nearly 1.0 blocks per contest in the 2024-25 campaign.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Other options include signing up for newsletters or watching a short advertisement.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Enhancing Media Engagement And Advertising Impact Media consumption and advertisement will be the first real-world use cases with broad adoption.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The filing of Scott v. Macy brought Scott immediate publicity.—
Madelyn Harrington,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Proceeding with trial as scheduled will likely avoid negative consequences from future publicity.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Crypto giveaway livestreams: These scams often appear on YouTube or in ads, claiming that Musk is hosting a giveaway.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Sending irrelevant messages and ads—whether digital or email—turns off most current users.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Billy and his sister Elizabeth continue to keep the advertising legend’s memory alive.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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As streaming services are revitalizing old advertising models, new technology is allowing the industry to respond to consumer demands for more personalized and contextualized ads, arranged to fit or enhance rather than detract from the entertainment experience.—
Jon Kirchner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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