as in slogans
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product)
the tagline from the drug company's ad campaign backfired and quickly became fodder for late-night comedians
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Recent Examples of taglines
Eliminating or changing images, fonts, taglines, colors, and other elements of a corporate symbol can also signal changes thatcan upset loyal customers.
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Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hyperbolic and hypersexual, lesbian pulp novels could famously be identified by their suggestive titles and salacious, punishing taglines.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hyperbolic and hypersexual, lesbian pulp novels could famously be identified by their suggestive titles and salacious, punishing taglines.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taglines
Noun
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Local reporting says accounts believed to be linked to Holly contained references to mass shootings and antisemitic material, and a Denver Post report described imagery and slogans resembling past white supremacist iconography.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities revealed on Friday antifascist slogans and video game references were etched onto bullet casings from the gun the suspect used to kill Charlie Kirk.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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People who attended waved Palestinian flags and banners.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Falcons have six state championship banners hanging in the gym.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Taglines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taglines. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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