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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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She has appeared on popular TV series "Grey's Anatomy," "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Frasier."

From Barron's

Although violence has occasionally occurred at the beach, a popular hangout near LAX known for large parties and bonfires, the surrounding area has had lower violent-crime rates, historically, than other parts of the city.

From Los Angeles Times

Since the creation of the modern state of Israel in 1948, the notion that the country has a biblical role to play has become incredibly popular among evangelical Christians.

From Salon

It proved a popular attraction for walkers, who could take a tour around them when visiting the region.

From BBC

This year, he had to duck out of a dinner in Prague to secure spots for his two sons in a popular Lego camp.

From The Wall Street Journal

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