taglines

plural of tagline
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 What the hell is up with these taglines? Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026 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
  • Aside from some placards with slogans for her party, there was no indication of who the new occupant was.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Doyle advises leaving clothing with political slogans, inflammatory messages, or offensive language at home.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • On the night before the World Cup final, Argentinian fans took over Times Square, singing and chanting and waving banners.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • Giant banners showing the faces of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, and Leon Trotsky adorned its rallies.
    James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

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“Taglines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taglines. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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