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
Pakistan had dismissed as propaganda a statement by Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Wednesday that the airstrikes in the provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika had killed 13 civilians — 11 children, one woman and one man.
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ABC News, 11 June 2026
Fars and the Iranian government are also likely pumping up the Starlink threat for propaganda purposes amid escalating tensions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Their presence may deliver a domestic propaganda victory to Putin, experts say, as Russians become dissatisfied with the cost of the war in Ukraine.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has upheld a one-year prison sentence against Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi who in December had been sentenced in absentia on charges of engaging in propaganda activities against the Iranian state.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 June 2026
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ABC News, 11 June 2026
Fars and the Iranian government are also likely pumping up the Starlink threat for propaganda purposes amid escalating tensions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Their presence may deliver a domestic propaganda victory to Putin, experts say, as Russians become dissatisfied with the cost of the war in Ukraine.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has upheld a one-year prison sentence against Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi who in December had been sentenced in absentia on charges of engaging in propaganda activities against the Iranian state.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
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Despite endorsements from the Davis City Council and the DJUSD board, along with more than $750,000 spent by campaign supporters, Measure V appeared likely to fall short of the simple majority needed for approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The consumer backlash, which prompted Lululemon to issue an apology and scrub its campaign, is the latest example of how quickly Western brands can come unstuck in a country where nationalism has surged under strongman leader Xi Jinping.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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SpaceX advertisements are seen on a digital billboard on a building in Times Square to celebrate the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is facing backlash after starring in an advertisement for a luxury Israeli real estate project.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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El Money wanted publicity and was prepared to pay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Eager to maintain their status as the primary branch of government, congressmen didn’t want to pay for the executive to go on a publicity tour.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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To make matters worse, cybercriminals are using fake FIFA sites, bogus ticket offers and phony job ads to scam viewers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Marketers are now starting to require vertical video in their advertising proposals, says Damian Pelliccione, CEO of LGBTQ streaming platform Revry.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The problem lies with the nature of programmatic advertising.—
Boris Abaev,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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