taglines
/ˈtæɡlaɪnz/
NOUN
1. Advertising slogans
Short, memorable phrases used to promote products, services, companies, or campaigns and communicate their distinctive message or appeal.
1.1. Brand and business promotion
Concise phrases associated with brands or businesses that communicate their identity, values, or distinctive selling proposition.
Synonyms
- slogans
- mottos
- mottoes
- catchphrases
- catchwords
- watchwords
Examples
- The company developed several memorable taglines to strengthen its brand identity.
- Successful brands often use distinctive taglines to communicate their values.
Related Words
- branding
- brand identity
- marketing
- advertising
- positioning
- brand message
1.2. Advertising campaign messages
Brief promotional expressions used in advertisements and marketing campaigns to attract attention, communicate a central message, and make a product or service memorable.
Synonyms
- slogans
- catchphrases
- catchwords
- battle cries
- cries
- expressions
Examples
- The advertising agency presented several creative taglines for the upcoming campaign.
- The marketing team tested different taglines to determine which resonated most with customers.
Related Words
- campaign
- promotion
- advertisement
- headline
- copywriting
- publicity
NOUN
2. Punchlines of jokes
Short, memorable concluding statements in jokes or humorous stories that deliver the main comic effect.
2.1. Humorous concluding remarks
Witty or amusing final lines that complete a joke or humorous anecdote and produce its intended comic effect.
Synonyms
- punchlines
- catchphrases
- quip
- zingers
- one-liners
Examples
- The comedian delivered several clever taglines that left the audience laughing.
- The writer revised the taglines of the jokes to make their endings more effective.
Related Words
- humor
- comedy
- joke
- wit
- anecdote
- repartee
NOUN
3. Recurring quotations appended to signatures
Short quotations or expressions habitually added to the end of emails, newsgroup messages, or other written communications.
3.1. Email and message signatures
Personal quotations, mottos, or memorable expressions regularly displayed beneath a person's name or contact details in electronic communications.
Synonyms
- mottos
- mottoes
- maxims
- watchwords
- catchphrases
Examples
- She collected inspirational taglines to include in her email signature.
- His familiar taglines appeared beneath his name in every discussion forum post.
Related Words
NOUN
4. Lines used to control suspended cargo
Ropes or lines attached to suspended cargo or containers to guide their movement and prevent uncontrolled swinging or rotation during lifting operations.
4.1. Crane lifting and cargo stabilization
Control lines attached to loads being lifted by cranes, allowing workers to guide their direction and reduce swinging or rotation during hoisting and lowering.
Synonyms
- guide ropes
- control lines
- handling lines
- tag lines
Examples
- The workers held the taglines to prevent the suspended containers from swinging during the crane operation.
- Properly positioned taglines helped guide the cargo safely into place.
Related Words
- crane
- cargo
- container
- rigging
- hoisting
- lifting operations
- suspended load