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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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He reintroduced political parties and a free media, and was later endorsed by popular vote.

From BBC

That's probably why this flatbread has become one of the most popular breads in the world.

From BBC

Business management has fallen out of media and popular favor as entrepreneurs became the glory boys of American capitalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Trader Joe’s has purchased a former drug store in Santa Monica, paving the way for a fourth location in the seaside city for the popular grocer.

From Los Angeles Times

Muniz also has remained popular in pop culture; he moonlights as a race car driver affiliated with Ford.

From Los Angeles Times

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