- past tense form of popularize.
- past participle of popularize.
popularized
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The book contains 36 brief chapters on accounting and, for the first time, popularized the concept of double-entry bookkeeping, which offsets assets against liabilities and revenues against expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Over the past year, the “TACO” trade has evolved from just a humorous acronym, first popularized by a columnist with the Financial Times, into a major force in markets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Thought leader Eliezer Yudkowsky, who originally popularized safety concerns about AI, initially believed that AI would be friendly but has since adopted the view that AI could lead to human extinction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 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
Even Voltaire, who avoided the dialogue between a philosopher and a lady, a form popularized by Fontenelle, liked to imagine his book being read by a sophisticated woman at her dressing table.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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