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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

different disliked uncommon unusual

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 unknown

WEAK

different disliked unpopular unusual

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Over 104 games, a bunch of questionable VAR calls, another heartbreaking downfall by Mexico and a brilliant goal by Spain’s Ferran Torres, I learned why soccer is the world’s most popular sport.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Its complicated past goes some way to explaining why the world's most popular sport has struggled for participation.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

It wasn’t without faults—primarily its outrageous money grabbing, from the $5,000 nosebleeds to seven figure hospitality “experiences”—but it was largely an uplifting, five-week love bombing from Earth’s most popular sport.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Under the DSA, the world's most popular digital platforms including social media networks and online retailers must evaluate what risks they pose and take measures to tackle the dangers.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

An herb stew and one of the most popular Persian dishes.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi