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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

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What do you feel like is the most country aspect of you as someone who’s now a popular comedian?

From Los Angeles Times

Although Hyperliquid is becoming more popular internationally, U.S. investors are not permitted to trade on the decentralized derivative exchange for regulatory reasons, according to Nelson.

From MarketWatch

The team had received a directive from up top that they were to upgrade the company’s most affordable diaper line, one of its most popular franchises in America.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Maldives and Nepal are rationing the supply of liquefied petroleum gas—popular for cooking—urging households to switch to electric stoves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Late-night host Jimmy Fallon has on more than one occasion assembled a montage of those moments in a popular segment of his show.

From Salon

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