catchphrase
noun
catch·phrase
ˈkach-ˌfrāz 
ˈkech-
1
: a word or expression that is used repeatedly and conveniently to represent or characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view
2
Examples of catchphrase in a Sentence
popular catchphrases like “politically correct”
one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything
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Plus, the campaign's catchphrase offers a clever play-on-words for Fineman's last name.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
She will not be reduced to a catchphrase or a fond, patronizing toast at Christmas.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Woolery’s story reminds us that inspiration often comes from unexpected places—even a game show host with a knack for balloon rides, witty catchphrases, and a legion of juice-box-drinking critics.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Downey, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Paul Bettany, Danai Gurira and Chris Evans appeared in the Zoom-style video chat clip and had a lively debate about a catchphrase for the Harris-Walz campaign.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Marina Watts, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
She will not be reduced to a catchphrase or a fond, patronizing toast at Christmas.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Woolery’s story reminds us that inspiration often comes from unexpected places—even a game show host with a knack for balloon rides, witty catchphrases, and a legion of juice-box-drinking critics.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Downey, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Paul Bettany, Danai Gurira and Chris Evans appeared in the Zoom-style video chat clip and had a lively debate about a catchphrase for the Harris-Walz campaign.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchphrase. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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