Thesaurus results for CATCHPHRASE

catchphrase

noun

ˈkach-ˌfrāz

Definition of catchphrase

as in slogan

an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product) one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything

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Recent Examples of catchphrase The official account for the Pentagon’s chief technology officer, Emil Michael, has posted propaganda using Q catchphrases as military slogans. — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 The seemingly incessant use of the latest internet catchphrase hints at growing trend fatigue. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 So, naturally, Krukow has racked up many, many iconic catchphrases and quotes throughout the years. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 When listening to McElligott’s radio call, Blue Jackets fans could hear an unspoken homage to Penguins legendary broadcaster Mike Lange, whose gravelly goal calls and distinct, quirky catchphrases thrilled listeners. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase

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And strength to resist reducing complex human challenges to slogans, enemies, or simple answers.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The first one, released in 1986, featured Stevie Ray Vaughan playing guitar in front of a huge Texas flag and uttering the now-famous slogan into the camera.

— Katie Standing, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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Sy, who served as artistic producer on previous installments, makes his debut as co-showrunner alongside Louis Leterrier for the show’s fourth part, on top of co-producing it through their joint banner Carrousel Studios.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Mary McLaren and Tom McLaren produced the film through their Next Chapter Entertainment banner.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

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