as in campaign
usually disapproving
ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.
He was accused of spreading propaganda. a propaganda campaign The report was nothing but lies and propaganda.
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Recent Examples of propaganda
Wartime propaganda such as this postcard from Singapore promoted this view by featuring racialized human figures representing different national and ethnic groups gathered around a central Japanese figure (usually in military uniform).
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Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025
Revere’s Boston Massacre is probably the most famous example of art as propaganda during the era of the Revolution.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
In an outraged response, a vicious backlash took hold—one that used violence, legislation, and propaganda to halt their progress.
—Stacey Abrams, Essence, 4 July 2025
The season traces the brutal machinery of empire: propaganda, collaborators, betrayal and the looming massacre of civilians on Ghorman, a peaceful planet crushed for daring to protest.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
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Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025
Revere’s Boston Massacre is probably the most famous example of art as propaganda during the era of the Revolution.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
In an outraged response, a vicious backlash took hold—one that used violence, legislation, and propaganda to halt their progress.
—Stacey Abrams, Essence, 4 July 2025
The season traces the brutal machinery of empire: propaganda, collaborators, betrayal and the looming massacre of civilians on Ghorman, a peaceful planet crushed for daring to protest.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
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Hogan said he was prompted to get involved in the campaign after Trump was shot in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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During the 2024 campaign, Trump vowed to wage the biggest domestic deportation program in American history and eventually expel millions of people.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Many job advertisements are reportedly fake and one study of 1,641 hiring managers found 40% of respondents admitted to posting fake job notices.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Mamdani’s creative advertisements, buzzy public appearances and viral videos garnered plenty of attention.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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The publicity of the Patz case also helped initiate better communication between law enforcement agencies to have a wider, more comprehensive search effort when children are reported missing.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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To help get publicity for the show, Peter Crooks — a local journalist with Diablo magazine — was pitched to write a feature story on Butler, the P.I. Moms and their upcoming series.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12.99/month or $119.99/year with no ads except live TV & a few shows.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Using his student-activities funds and selling ads in the program to raise $500, Scher booked the gig for Sunday, Oct. 27, 1968.—
David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
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This will necessitate earlier deadlines for news copy, and advertising deadlines will shift.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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This approach underscores a shift from traditional advertising to immersive brand experiences within residential settings.—
Tamara Romeo,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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