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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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Meg, a popular and sporty teenager, was enjoying the social side of student life.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Even Cook hadn’t seen the primitive versions of the company’s most popular devices since the days when he was responsible for the supply chain to manufacture them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The new channel on Tencent Video -- China's most popular online streaming platform -- is meant to keep pets company while alone or can act as an activity for animals and humans to enjoy together.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

PayPal is buying Honey, whose popular browser extension is used to compare prices at online shopping sites, for $4 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It was popular with tourists, and the five of them blended in with the endless stream of visitors.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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