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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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Georgia Grainger, who runs a popular TikTok account, brought people together for watch parties.

From BBC

She says popular topics gaining traction include parenting, reality TV and skincare.

From BBC

The rule is wildly popular with governance gurus and policy advocates.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rock formation at Sant'Andrea in Melendugno, Puglia served as a tourist attraction for wedding proposals and was a popular landmark on the Adriatic coast.

From BBC

Promoting manufacturing has been a popular idea throughout Africa for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

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