catchphrase
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Moreover, the ubiquitous advertising campaigns of years past — featuring founder Dave Thomas through the 1990s, and the catchphrase “Where’s the beef?” even before that — have given way to promos that aren’t as distinctive.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
Paris Hilton, at the height of her notoriety, managed to trademark her catchphrase “That’s Hot” in categories including clothing, electronic devices and alcohol.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Good, thank you," replied Trump, a tycoon before becoming president who famously hosted the TV show "The Apprentice" with its catchphrase "You're fired!"
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
A fan favorite for his witty wording and player nicknames, King turned his most famous catchphrase, “Gimme the Hotsauce,” into the name of his podcast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
"McCarthyism" became a catchphrase for the hunt for communist subversives, a frenzy that would engulf the United States for the rest of the 1950s.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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