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Definitions

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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Paramount+’s “Landman,” from Taylor Sheridan, was the second-most popular streaming show.

From Los Angeles Times

This is referred to as a cell style of organization, which is popular with insurgency groups.

From Salon

Oraka said because rap had not been a popular genre in Hull when his career was on the rise, he had always had to win over a crowd.

From BBC

“Coffee badging”—going to the office just long enough to show your face and grab a cup o’ joe—was a popular workaround.

From The Wall Street Journal

And contrary to popular belief, they said, you should start in Canada and end in Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal

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