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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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Or so says Delilah, the popular radio host who considers Bublé a mainstay of her Christmas season programming.

From MarketWatch

As the league progressed, so Christmas Day football became more popular until 1957, which was the final time we saw a full fixture list.

From BBC

Its most popular destination on Christmas Eve are Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin.

From BBC

And this season is on track to be just as popular.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of the popular Christmas songs in the U.S. date back decades, making it challenging for new, original holiday songs to break through.

From Los Angeles Times

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