propaganda

noun

Definition of propagandanext
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 Multiple Gulf and Western security sources and Jordanian analysts discount the statement as propaganda. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026 In recent years, Russia has used NIS as a geopolitical tool to fund a range of malign influence operations in Serbia, from fomenting protests to fueling anti-American propaganda. — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 In that sense, climate hushing is just the newest flavor of fossil fuel propaganda. — Liat Olenick, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026 His wartime propaganda cartoons, for example, included stereotypical and racist depictions of Japanese people. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for propaganda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
  1. campaign
  2. advertisement
  3. publicity
  4. ad
  5. advertising
Noun
  • Key issues central to Collins’ campaign are healthcare, education, property taxes, and government accountability, according to his website.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • On Friday night, the US appeared to pause its bombing campaign on Iran after nearly two weeks of consecutive nights of strikes.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of campaign
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  • This move follows New York's new synthetic performer disclosure law, effective June 9, which penalizes undisclosed AI use in advertisements.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • In another project in Cote d'Ivoire, BIO Ventures helped create a public awareness campaign with video advertisements on commuter buses, encouraging men to get regular screenings for prostate cancer.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 25 July 2026
Definition of advertisement
Noun
  • For Universal Studios Hollywood, the complaints, first reported on social media and quickly picked up by media outlets, have added a sudden jolt of negative publicity around what was intended to be the North American ride of 2026.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • On Wednesday July 22, various Hollywood publicity firms were informed of the protocol change, according to an email obtained by Variety.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of publicity
Noun
  • Another independent expenditure group, ImpactCT, is spending on digital ads and mailers in support of Bronin that touch on the same themes around corporate PAC money, as well as his support for a ban on congressional stock trading.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • New Amazon Music subscribers using a Galaxy tablet or phone are eligible for three months of ad-free music, podcasts and one audiobook a month, for free.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of ad
Noun
  • The advertising company had recently issued a fresh profit warning after a sharp decline in revenues and the loss of key clients, including Coca-Cola’s North American business and Mars’ snacking and pet care accounts.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • There is no federal law requiring companies to disclose when advertising content has been created using AI.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Definition of advertising

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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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