as in slogans
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product)
the tagline from the drug company's ad campaign backfired and quickly became fodder for late-night comedians
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Recent Examples of taglines
What the hell is up with these taglines?
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Barbara Gips, who wrote some of the most iconic movie taglines of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, died on October 16, in the Bronx.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Eliminating or changing images, fonts, taglines, colors, and other elements of a corporate symbol can also signal changes thatcan upset loyal customers.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hyperbolic and hypersexual, lesbian pulp novels could famously be identified by their suggestive titles and salacious, punishing taglines.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Barbara Gips, who wrote some of the most iconic movie taglines of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, died on October 16, in the Bronx.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Eliminating or changing images, fonts, taglines, colors, and other elements of a corporate symbol can also signal changes thatcan upset loyal customers.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hyperbolic and hypersexual, lesbian pulp novels could famously be identified by their suggestive titles and salacious, punishing taglines.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taglines
Noun
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Two protesters briefly took over a small red carpet where guests were lined up to take professional photos; Times reporters saw a third woman dressed in a formal gown and shouting protest slogans being escorted out by security guards after apparently having entered the event.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both slogans are regularly used by pro-Palestinian protesters and are highly controversial.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 61 new banners commemorating its place in history, as well as some festivities.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Overstreet said most of the banners were put in place at night over two weeks starting in mid-April, and including last week.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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“Taglines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taglines. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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