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catchphrase

noun

ˈkach-ˌfrāz

Definition of 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 In my work as a psychologist and environmental scientist, critical thinking isn’t just a catchphrase. — Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 Across eight seasons, That '70s Show became a fan favorite thanks to its sharp humor, memorable catchphrases and relatable coming-of-age storylines. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 21 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 The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchphrase

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The Samsung exhibition stand features the prominent ''A new era of mobile agentic AI'' slogan by the South Korean company Samsung Electronics.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Mourners gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for Khamenei's funeral procession chant slogans Monday.

— Marc Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2026

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The banner was driven from KC to Team Algeria’s base-camp headquarters at the DoubleTree Hotel prior to the team’s departure for Vancouver, Canada.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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