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 In the blizzardy hinterlands, boredom is driving two soldiers mad, and a stranger’s arrival only underscores the futility of the war’s propaganda. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026 Alongside health advice, state media has repeatedly returned to a familiar propaganda theme — Kim’s willingness to endure the same oppressive weather faced by ordinary North Koreans. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 Ukraine’s fight is also taking place in classrooms where children learn the truth instead of propaganda. — Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Experts have long warned that AI is filling the internet with easy-to-generate propaganda. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propaganda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
  1. campaign
  2. advertisement
  3. publicity
  4. ad
  5. advertising
Noun
  • Xinhua The anti-corruption campaign has reached every level of China’s political system, ensnaring millions of senior leaders and rank-and-file officials.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This is the annual summer meeting of the previous campaign’s Premier League champions (Arsenal, in this case) and FA Cup winners (City) and is considered the traditional curtain-raiser for the new English season.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of campaign
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  • Per the complaint, at least two Minneapolis properties owned by Sampson were sites where photographs of victims were taken for the advertisements and where transactions happened.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, representatives on the House Transportation Committee proposed a bill that would have allowed airlines to prioritize advertisement of the base fare.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Noun
  • In theory, Daniels could sue LSU for misappropriation of his right of publicity, which forbids the unauthorized commercial use of a college athlete’s name, image, likeness, signature, voice, nickname and other identifying traits.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In June, the defense argued that Murdaugh couldn’t get an impartial trial in the 14th Judicial Circuit, which includes Colleton County, partly because of heavy case publicity.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of publicity
Noun
  • Dalton rolled out a new TV ad this week highlighting his combat experience and taking aim at Mills’ controversies, including the ongoing ethics investigation.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint implies the firm’s actions could have created injuries through distraction by the ad’s placement in public spaces.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ad
Noun
  • At least for now, the tax court found, there isn't much of a difference between digital advertising and print or billboard ads, which means the bar on taxation applies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to a new lawsuit filed on Wednesday, investors were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertising

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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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