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
Efforts to raise awareness of Rubens’s disappearance generally bypass local media outlets, most of which are assumed to be propaganda arms of the government.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2025
The technology also serves as a propaganda tool for Beijing.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
The app could harvest huge amounts of data and send it back to China, those in favor of the TikTok ban argued, and the app could also be used to push Chinese propaganda.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2025
In lieu of awareness, doubt and insidious propaganda can seep in.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2025
The technology also serves as a propaganda tool for Beijing.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
The app could harvest huge amounts of data and send it back to China, those in favor of the TikTok ban argued, and the app could also be used to push Chinese propaganda.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2025
In lieu of awareness, doubt and insidious propaganda can seep in.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for propaganda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propaganda
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Asensio never played more than 55 per cent of Madrid’s total minutes in a La Liga campaign — and that was not down to injuries.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Various reports say that, in response, the Emilia Pérez campaign has essentially cut off their rogue star.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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West flipped the website after the advertisement aired and replaced its previous content with just one item: The swastika T-shirt that was on sale for $20 each.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The multi-hyphenate, 44, showcased her comedy skills for a hilarious new SKIMS advertisement released on Tuesday, Feb. 11.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, there have been many articles and books commemorating the milestone; one of the latter made headlines Friday for a publicity gaffe involving Tina Fey and Jon Hamm.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Others involved with the film, meanwhile, distanced themselves from Gascón, as she was visibly removed from the film’s publicity campaign.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads, allowing users to stream with up to two devices at one time while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month, which includes the additional ability to download up to 30 titles to watch on the go.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The ad ends with a call to donate to Los Angeles wildfire survivors at ScienceMoms.com.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Explore great travel deals Smithsonian magazine participates in affiliate link advertising programs.—
Michelle Tchea,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 1991, the FCC restored some time limits on advertising during children's programming, but toy companies and their products had become so intertwined with shows by then that the new regulations didn't make much of a difference.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Propaganda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propaganda. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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