battle cry

noun

Definition of battle crynext
as in war cry

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Recent Examples of battle cry Advocate for yourself was the battle cry of the American patient. — Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026 There are drums, cowbells, ham horns, and the battle cry of Olé Olé Olé, Olé Olé Olá! — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 That offers little material for anyone attempting to manufacture an anti-Danish battle cry. — John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026 On May 13, 2011 — 15 years ago to this day — the popular DC show concluded with a fist-pumping final scene where Clark rips open his shirt to display the iconic Superman logo while John Williams' unmistakable score rings like a battle cry. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for battle cry
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war cry
Noun
  • Still, the quote, which showed Zelenskyy's resolve and dashed any hope Vladimir Putin may have harbored for a quick takeover of Ukraine, became a war cry, appearing on t-shirts and posters and in countless social media posts.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 21 May 2026
  • His America First agenda is somewhat overshadowed by his war cry in Venezuela and his pro-Russia tilt in settling the Ukraine war.
    — Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Battle cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle%20cry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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