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popular

[pop-yuh-ler] / ˈpɒp yə lər /
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
disliked
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
WEAK
different unusual

Example Sentences

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Creators may see their engagement shrink especially because global virality will take a hit – previously content that took off in one region could become popular in the US organically.

From BBC

TikTok announced on Thursday that it has closed a deal that will allow the hugely popular short-video app to continue operating in the US.

From BBC

The search continues for missing people after a landslide hit a popular campsite in Mount Maunganui, on New Zealand's North Island.

From BBC

It has become popular on YouTube and last year generated $40 million in Ebitda, according to Thrill Sports CEO Frank Lamicella.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fires regularly break out at the site, which is close to a busy main road and at the back of a popular countryside park and farmshop.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.