popular culture

[pop-yuh-ler kuhl-cher] / ˈpɒp yə lər ˈkʌl tʃər /

NOUN

modern ways of living

Synonyms

WEAK

pop pop culture popular taste

Example Sentences

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Secular and Christian popular culture swim in opposing halves of divided entertainment waters, despite broadcast TV’s lengthy history of featuring Christian-leaning shows.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Each newly discovered species must be given a scientific name, and researchers often draw inspiration from people, experiences, or even popular culture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Cosby was a towering figure in late 20th century American popular culture, including for his starring role in "The Cosby Show," which ran from 1984 to 1992.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Cooper blames popular culture for playing a powerful role in shaping expectations.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Eddington’s painstaking publicity campaign launched the theory of relativity into popular culture and its father, Albert Einstein, into a life of international renown.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik