as in slogans
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 catchphrases
Across eight seasons, That '70s Show became a fan favorite thanks to its sharp humor, memorable catchphrases and relatable coming-of-age storylines.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Those who know Illig will repeat the same catchphrases he’s repeated for years now.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
King was probably best known for his large assortment of catchphrases.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
As his catchphrases and personality caught on, Hogan began one of his most famous feuds with Andre the Giant.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
From courtside catchphrases to his podcast and decades on Bulls broadcasts, King became a unifying, exuberant voice for generations of Chicago basketball fans.
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Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
And of course, all those neon signs are back, with tons of new summer catchphrases.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Michael Madowitz, principal economist at the Roosevelt Institute, a Washington think tank focused on economic policy, says economists don’t have enough catchphrases for every strange state the economy can reach.
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Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
John Sterling, whose tenure as the New York Yankees’ radio voice spanned more than three decades and five World Series wins, and whose bombastic delivery and idiosyncratic catchphrases earned him a nomination to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, died Monday at the age of 87.
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Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Those who know Illig will repeat the same catchphrases he’s repeated for years now.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
King was probably best known for his large assortment of catchphrases.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
As his catchphrases and personality caught on, Hogan began one of his most famous feuds with Andre the Giant.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
From courtside catchphrases to his podcast and decades on Bulls broadcasts, King became a unifying, exuberant voice for generations of Chicago basketball fans.
—
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
And of course, all those neon signs are back, with tons of new summer catchphrases.
—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Michael Madowitz, principal economist at the Roosevelt Institute, a Washington think tank focused on economic policy, says economists don’t have enough catchphrases for every strange state the economy can reach.
—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
John Sterling, whose tenure as the New York Yankees’ radio voice spanned more than three decades and five World Series wins, and whose bombastic delivery and idiosyncratic catchphrases earned him a nomination to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, died Monday at the age of 87.
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Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchphrases
Noun
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Hundreds of people have gathered throughout the week to carry posters, shout slogans, and sing.
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The Tesla’s desecration follows a vandalism spree in Queens that saw religious centers, homes and vehicles defiled with swastikas and antisemitic slogans last month.
Noun
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Others carried banners, while billboards across the city bore Khamenei’s image.
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For example, one set of flag banners for Argentina and Cape Verde were in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium for Friday’s game while the other set was already en route to Atlanta, where the winner of this match would play next in the Round of 16.
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“Catchphrases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchphrases. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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