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popular

[pop-yuh-ler] / ˈpɒp yə lər /
ADJECTIVE
well-known, favorite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attractive beloved famous fashionable favored prominent suitable trendy
WEAK
accepted approved caught on celebrated crowd-pleasing faddish in in demand in favor in the mainstream in vogue leading likable liked lovable noted notorious now okay pleasing praised preferred prevailing promoted right stuff run-after selling social societal sought sought-after stylish the rage thing well-liked well-received
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inconspicuous obscure old-fashioned unfashionable unknown unpopular
WEAK
disliked
ADJECTIVE
common, standard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible familiar prevalent public rampant ubiquitous universal
WEAK
accepted adopted approved conventional current demanded embraced general in demand in use ordinary prevailing proletarian regnant rife ruling stock widespread
Antonyms
STRONGEST
limited particular uncommon
WEAK
different unusual

Example Sentences

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“It’s like when you go to Noah’s bagel in the afternoon,” Madannavar says, in reference to a popular California-based bagel chain.

From Barron's

Unsurprisingly, this third season has become the show’s most popular yet, and we’re betting the holiday lull will further swell the ranks of its cult fandom.

From Salon

TikTok has finalized a deal with Oracle and two other investors that will allow the popular social video platform to continue its business in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The founder of Sports Direct was not a popular figure for many supporters.

From BBC

In his day, her story was so popular that he had to gently reminded his audience that it did not have the authority of the Bible.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.