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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
In fact, some of Guy's vocal tics inspired some of Pee-wee's most iconic catchphrases.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The catchphrase was displayed prominently on the interior rings of the stadium and on white towels distributed to fans.
—Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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
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Esther Kang, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The catchphrase was displayed prominently on the interior rings of the stadium and on white towels distributed to fans.
—Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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