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
The expensive propaganda doc is glossily shot and lushly scored, although for some reason Ratner keeps inserting segments shot on what looks like Super 8 film, as if to infuse the Trumps with some of that Kennedy-era aura.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
This prosecution is best understood not as law enforcement but as propaganda, junk intended purely to get attention.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Contrary to the official propaganda, ICE is now mainly arresting hard-working immigrants who, in many cases, were legally in the country while processing their residency status.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Such propaganda is educational as well as political malpractice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
This prosecution is best understood not as law enforcement but as propaganda, junk intended purely to get attention.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Contrary to the official propaganda, ICE is now mainly arresting hard-working immigrants who, in many cases, were legally in the country while processing their residency status.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Such propaganda is educational as well as political malpractice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
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Continue reading … ‘SLIPPERY SLOPE’ – Swalwell in the hot seat after spending over $200K in campaign cash on childcare.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brown’s campaign did not respond to inquiries from the Washington Examiner.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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But, first, the filmmaker is directing Russell in Michelob ULTRA’s new Super Bowl advertisement, which also happens to star Maverick’s very own Pullman.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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The move comes as the company plans to run an advertisement during Super Bowl 60 on Sunday.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Until recent publicity prompted the group to change tactics, new members faced a straightforward onboarding process.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Their other services include content sales, financing, marketing and publicity, as well as corporate advisory.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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In response, track athlete Alysia Montaño crafted a video in conjunction with the New York Times, parodying Nike’s sponsor’s ad.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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During the summer of 2025, Trump’s allies launched MAGA KY, a PAC that has spent millions of dollars on ads attacking Massie in recent months.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The use of advertising cookies sent by third-party servers is common on the Internet.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Feb. 2026
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Others were created for advertising or to make a political statement.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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