popular culture

[pop-yuh-ler kuhl-cher] / ˈpɒp yə lər ˈkʌl tʃər /

NOUN

modern ways of living

Synonyms

WEAK

pop pop culture popular taste

Example Sentences

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Each newly discovered species must be given a scientific name, and researchers often draw inspiration from people, experiences, or even popular culture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

The wolf-raven relationship is sometimes described in popular culture as harmonious, but Marzluff said it's ultimately pretty lopsided.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Cooper blames popular culture for playing a powerful role in shaping expectations.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“So it makes sense that it also becomes central to our popular culture in what we do for entertainment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Talking about sports, TV popular culture, or anything else the client wants to discuss is absolutely appropriate to building a relationship that makes effective work possible.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson