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
The group wrote to Bondi to argue that the influencer should be investigated over whether she has been paid to spread propaganda for Hamas, the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, it was first reported by the New York Post.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Some critics have also said the doctors were used in propaganda and voter mobilization efforts to boost the chances of Venezuela’s socialist government and were pressed by superiors to inflate patients’ treatment numbers.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
TikTok briefly went dark in mid-January because of a 2024 U.S. law passed amid concerns that Chinese authorities could spy on and spread propaganda to the social media platform's 170 million American users who come from across the political spectrum.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
No government funds go to artistic programming, which has blunted potential criticism about censorship or propaganda.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Some critics have also said the doctors were used in propaganda and voter mobilization efforts to boost the chances of Venezuela’s socialist government and were pressed by superiors to inflate patients’ treatment numbers.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
TikTok briefly went dark in mid-January because of a 2024 U.S. law passed amid concerns that Chinese authorities could spy on and spread propaganda to the social media platform's 170 million American users who come from across the political spectrum.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
No government funds go to artistic programming, which has blunted potential criticism about censorship or propaganda.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
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Wharton idly wonders how Serena figures in the new PR campaign: Shouldn’t Gilead’s global ambassador be in New Bethlehem to greet the new arrivals?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fans demanded justice for Jennifer Coolidge's Tanya following season 2 — don't be surprised if Chelsea gets a similar campaign next season.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It’s been rumored for quite some time that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may pursue banning prescription drug advertisements on television.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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To the public’s great relief, commissioners last week approved an advertisement for the administrator’s job with an April 28 application deadline.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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The legal travails have spread to others involved in the movie and its publicity as well.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wicked’s many brand partnerships were a major money-spinner and generated valuable publicity as this report revealed.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, the knock-on effects — namely, depressed U.S. consumer spending and a pullback in ad budgets — would clearly cut into Hollywood’s profits, according to analysts.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump tariffs loom against U.S. and global auto industry 01:41 A 30-second ad for the promotion, featuring voiceover by actor Bryan Cranston, will be aired during the men's NCAA Final Four 2025 tournament on April 6-7, according to AdAge.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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David Landsberg, who was then vice president of advertising and would become a Herald publisher, said the newsroom was destroyed by Acosta’s murder.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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Alongside the images, a series of short videos give a glimpse into the life of each talent, which debut Monday with a mix of outdoor advertising and on Tod’s social channels.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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