taglines

plural of tagline
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 Beyond just titles and taglines, both movies work rather well as bookends. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 That’s why artists Harris Alterman and Dave Ross are having a little fun in the subways by posting parody ads featuring taglines meant to turn the tables on AI. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 What the hell is up with these taglines? — 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
  • After slogans criticizing the Sacramento State administration appeared in chalk on the facade of a 64-year-old campus building earlier this week, at least one student is now facing potential disciplinary action.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Pearl warned that many people repeat activist slogans without understanding their historical weight.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Its ad-blocking tools remove banners, pop-ups, video ads, and other disruptive advertising.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On the façade of the basilica in Lourdes, banners were placed over controversial mosaics ahead of Leo’s visit.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Taglines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taglines. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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