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
That night, Emily stands in front of the mirror in lingerie coming up with corny taglines.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Barbara Gips, who wrote some of the most iconic movie taglines of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, died on October 16, in the Bronx.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Eliminating or changing images, fonts, taglines, colors, and other elements of a corporate symbol can also signal changes thatcan upset loyal customers.
—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
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Barbara Gips, who wrote some of the most iconic movie taglines of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, died on October 16, in the Bronx.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Eliminating or changing images, fonts, taglines, colors, and other elements of a corporate symbol can also signal changes thatcan upset loyal customers.
—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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Coke, to quote from one of the company’s many famous ad slogans can add life to many media properties.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Madrid, thousands chanted slogans against the war and expressed solidarity with civilians affected by the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Toronto Blue Jays are so close to Opening Day, when banners will be raised and the regular season will start again.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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In her new role, Barrier will oversee global communications strategy across the company’s sprawling production banners.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Taglines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taglines. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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