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 response of the Zelensky Administration to smear anti-corruption probes as Russian propaganda is misguided and self-defeating, as many within Ukraine point out.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 24 July 2025
July 17, 2025 Latino GOP political consultant, Mike Madrid, called Fox’s involvement with the raid a clear work of propaganda.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
Was the mission to use tradecraft to gather intelligence, or to use money, propaganda, and violence to shape events?
—Keith Gessen, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
There is a long history of propaganda in warfare, and stories of enemy atrocities and the heroism of friendly troops are universal.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 24 July 2025
July 17, 2025 Latino GOP political consultant, Mike Madrid, called Fox’s involvement with the raid a clear work of propaganda.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
Was the mission to use tradecraft to gather intelligence, or to use money, propaganda, and violence to shape events?
—Keith Gessen, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
There is a long history of propaganda in warfare, and stories of enemy atrocities and the heroism of friendly troops are universal.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
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During the 2024 campaign, Trump vowed to wage the biggest domestic deportation program in American history and eventually expel millions of people.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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President Donald Trump dances during a campaign rally on October 13, 2024 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Many job advertisements are reportedly fake and one study of 1,641 hiring managers found 40% of respondents admitted to posting fake job notices.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Mamdani’s creative advertisements, buzzy public appearances and viral videos garnered plenty of attention.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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To help get publicity for the show, Peter Crooks — a local journalist with Diablo magazine — was pitched to write a feature story on Butler, the P.I. Moms and their upcoming series.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The publicity of the Patz case also helped initiate better communication between law enforcement agencies to have a wider, more comprehensive search effort when children are reported missing.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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Ashley Belanger – 10:21 AM | 82 Amazon is considering shoving ads into Alexa+ conversations Amazon has failed to make Alexa profitable thus far.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
2 Aug. 2025
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The influx of cash enabled his campaign to blanket local TV with two new tough-on-crime ads, designed to shore up his support among the white working class.—
Jonathan Mahler,
Curbed,
1 Aug. 2025
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This will necessitate earlier deadlines for news copy, and advertising deadlines will shift.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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This approach underscores a shift from traditional advertising to immersive brand experiences within residential settings.—
Tamara Romeo,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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