popularize
verb
pop·u·lar·ize
ˈpä-pyə-lə-ˌrīz 
popularized; popularizing
: to cater to popular taste
: to make popular: such as
a
: to cause to be liked or esteemed
b
: to present in generally understandable or interesting form
Examples of popularize in a Sentence
a phrase that was popularized by its use in a hit TV show
Dream analysis was popularized by Sigmund Freud.
The book presents a popularized version of American history.
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Global growth is a top priority for the NFL, which has worked to popularize flag football and supported its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Cosmetic manufacturer The Estée Lauder Companies was the first to popularize the pink ribbon campaign supporting breast cancer awareness.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Often cited as popularizing the term gentle parenting, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, the author of How to Be a Calm Parent and The Gentle Parenting Book, also shares on her website that a gently parented child will grow to be a happy and emotionally healthy adult.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Among them: a room dedicated to Trinity’s pop culture eras, one to Jean Cocteau (who popularized the ring in the 1930’s), and one to the number three (the number of bands in the Trinity pieces).
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Cosmetic manufacturer The Estée Lauder Companies was the first to popularize the pink ribbon campaign supporting breast cancer awareness.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Often cited as popularizing the term gentle parenting, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, the author of How to Be a Calm Parent and The Gentle Parenting Book, also shares on her website that a gently parented child will grow to be a happy and emotionally healthy adult.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Among them: a room dedicated to Trinity’s pop culture eras, one to Jean Cocteau (who popularized the ring in the 1930’s), and one to the number three (the number of bands in the Trinity pieces).
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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