mantra

[man-truh, mahn-, muhn-] / ˈmæn trə, ˈmɑn-, ˈmʌn- /

NOUN

chant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hymn melody shout singing tune

STRONG

carol croon incantation intonation lilt psalm song trill warble

Example Sentences

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The mantra “if it bleeds, it leads” has been, at best, a mixed bag for media over many decades.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

"I put less pressure on myself. It's been trying, but sticking to that mantra has really helped me."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s been a standard mantra of financial advisers and commentators for about two generations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

This year’s mantra of joy has resonated after last year’s crushing Final Four loss to Connecticut.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I decide right then that that’ll be my mantra for this race.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen