most popular

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

Example Sentences

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These are generally the most popular kinds of trusts in which the person setting it up is responsible for paying the trust’s taxes.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The Ringer is one of the streamer’s most popular assets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

From Grand Central Terminal to the Hotel Chelsea to the Fulton Fish Market, New York is constantly breathing new life into its most popular attractions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

According to a recent Lucid Talk opinion poll, Burrows is now the most popular unionist party leader.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She was the most popular girl in seventh grade.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago