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well-received

ADJECTIVE
popular
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inconspicuous obscure old-fashioned unfashionable unknown unpopular
WEAK
disliked

Example Sentences

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After making a soft start to the current fiscal year, including the key Christmas shopping period, the Swedish fast-fashion retailer said sales picked up in February due to well-received spring collections, with the trend continuing into March.

From The Wall Street Journal

O’Brien’s performance was well-received last year and helped the telecast gain a slight bump in audience ratings, marking a five-year high.

From Los Angeles Times

The stock is now retesting a symmetrical triangle breakout from Aug. 29, 2025, when shares jumped 13% on heavy volume after a well-received earnings reaction.

From Barron's

In the interim he has put out a well-received LP as half of Silk Sonic, his duo with singer Anderson .Paak,

From The Wall Street Journal

The move should be well-received by the market as long as it is covered by organic cash generation, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

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