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Definitions

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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One area of study popular with international graduate students — computer science — saw a small decline across UC.

From Los Angeles Times

Its price-to-earnings ratio, a popular valuation metric used by investment analysts, is still 36% higher than that of the equal-weighted version of the index, according to Michael O’Rourke, chief market strategist at Jones Trading.

From MarketWatch

Its price-to-earnings ratio, a popular valuation metric used by investment analysts, is still 36% higher than that of the equal-weighted version of the index, according to Michael O’Rourke, chief market strategist at Jones Trading.

From MarketWatch

The families had sued the maker of the popular chatbot Character.AI and Google in states including Florida, Colorado, Texas and New York for hurting their children and negligence.

From The Wall Street Journal

After being drafted in the third round by the Bengals, he became one of the most popular players with Cincinnati fans, and his No. 11 jersey was worn by thousands.

From Los Angeles Times

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