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 Some must remain speechless other than uttering a popular catchphrase. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 But a gesture and a catchphrase don't sell merchandise. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 The catchphrase not only highlights the creative power of Black creators but also underscores their ability to spark larger conversations about societal issues—whether intentionally or not. Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Used all of the trendy catchphrases & buzz words for his podcasts. Brie Stimson, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase

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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrase. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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