propaganda

noun

Definition of propagandanext
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 Some officials had said the administration might have violated federal law by using taxpayer money for publicity or propaganda. — Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026 These videos can become powerful propaganda and recruitment material for terrorist organizations rather than act as a deterrent. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Oct. 2026 The running time seems a lot for one’s tolerance of a supervillain story and not enough, since the story of DOGE, a venal propaganda folly with a human cost, really needs its own separate feature. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The affidavit alleges Mohamud continued sharing messages for several months after the FBI contacted his parents, including propaganda videos of terrorist organizations. — Whitney Wild, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propaganda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
  1. campaign
  2. advertisement
  3. publicity
  4. ad
  5. advertising
Noun
  • Democrats have sought to amplify the abuse claims against Miller in six-figure television campaigns.
    — Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The committee poured millions into TV ads and social media influencer campaigns, and gave millions to the Republican Party of Florida, which also spent heavily on its own anti-Amendment 3 TV spots.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of campaign
Noun
  • This allowed the attackers to display Bing's legitimate domain in the Google advertisement while using Bing's click-tracking redirect to send visitors toward the malicious destination.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • However, TikTok and X have refused to change their stance, and neither platform has allowed paid advertisements for the film.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Noun
  • For a heavy metal band, this kind of publicity usually works in our favor.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Among the major exits are Kelly Caton, the senior director of series awards strategy and publicity, and director of entertainment communications Dominic Pagone.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of publicity
Noun
  • Miller has highlighted Poindexter's past arrests for drug possession and assault in a September campaign ad.
    — Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Before clicking, check the advertiser by selecting the three dots next to a Google search ad.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of ad
Noun
  • In April, the Senate Leadership Fund announced a record $342 million advertising program across eight states designed to protect the GOP majority and expand the map.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, his language has been so thoroughly absorbed by advertising, fashion, design, merchandising, that all visual culture arguably owes him a debt.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertising

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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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