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Purpose-Washing

/ˈpɜː.pəs ˌwɒʃ.ɪŋ/nounAdded 2 Apr 2026 / StudioDG

The application of a global mission statement to a company that sells, for example, socks.

Example / /

We're not selling socks, we're redefining human connection. Textbook purpose-washing.

See also

MissionSocksHumanity

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