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popular culture

[pop-yuh-ler kuhl-cher] / ˈpɒp jə lər ˈkʌl tʃər /
NOUN
modern ways of living
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Those displays helped turn Diplodocus into an international symbol of paleontology and one of the most familiar dinosaurs in popular culture.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

Felton says he is not worried about the level of scrutiny Pratt and the other young actors may face as they take on some of the best-known characters in popular culture.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Las Vegas also finds its own ways to commemorate its marks on history and popular culture — another way it’s proved useful for filming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Kelly continued to promote classical dancing in popular culture, producing a television special, “Dancing: A Man’s Game,” in 1958; he choreographed “Pas de Dieux” for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1960.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

But for anyone who's more familiar with the strict-foreign-parent archetype in popular culture, let's break down the stereotypes associated with Persian moms and dads.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi



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