crowd-pleaser
noun
crowd-pleas·er
ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər 
: one (such as a performer or product) that is notably or reliably popular or appealing
a flamboyant crowd-pleaser given to mad feats of daring—
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This stylish duo of rocking chairs, paired with a compact glass-top table, is an Amazon crowd-pleaser for its blend of comfort, durability, and charm.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Breakfast varies from a Dosa Masala or a simple herb omelette, with juices and smoothies, which are freshly made with exotic fruits; while lunch includes crowd-pleasers, such as Smoked Eggplant and Tabouleh or Crispy Calamari.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Alexander Payne’s crowd-pleaser starring Paul Giamatti as a disgruntled wine snob won the prize in 2005, showing how the HFPA could get this category right.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
Their upcoming horror movie is another sharp turn in a filmography that’s pivoted from indie darling to prestige crowd-pleaser to comic-book blockbuster.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Breakfast varies from a Dosa Masala or a simple herb omelette, with juices and smoothies, which are freshly made with exotic fruits; while lunch includes crowd-pleasers, such as Smoked Eggplant and Tabouleh or Crispy Calamari.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Alexander Payne’s crowd-pleaser starring Paul Giamatti as a disgruntled wine snob won the prize in 2005, showing how the HFPA could get this category right.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
Their upcoming horror movie is another sharp turn in a filmography that’s pivoted from indie darling to prestige crowd-pleaser to comic-book blockbuster.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Crowd-pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowd-pleaser. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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