- past tense form of popularize.
- past participle of popularize.
popularized
Example Sentences
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It was popularized by a famous Barron’s article in March 2000 that helped prick the bubble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
A prominent AI researcher, Goertzel and DeepMind co-founder Shane Legg popularized the term “artificial general intelligence” in the early 2000s.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Fans rave about the shoes’ vintage looks and lighter feel compared with the thick-soled sneakers popularized by other brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
He spoke of the “hero’s journey,” a story pattern popularized by 20th century writer and professor Joseph Campbell, and how it inspired George Lucas, a former USC student, to write “Star Wars.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
I told her that the red-suited Santa Claus we know—the regular one?—was popularized by the Coca-Cola Company in the 1930s.
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
