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 Then there is the issue of a catchphrase. Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025 Some of the greatest broadcasters in New York have had classic catchphrases. Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025 Ordinary people also began invoking the catchphrase to motivate themselves to tackle daunting tasks, such as sticking to an exercise routine. Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025 His tone and familiar catchphrases have paired well with the tradition and reverence of Augusta National, but according to Brandel Chamblee, that’s not by mistake. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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