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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At The Times, Peterson helped to popularize ballet flats, strapless swimwear and Courrèges, among other designers.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
It’s being popularized by factions who argue that Christianity is being used by opportunists for political gain.
—Lisa Fletcher, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
Daniel Goleman — The Emotionally Intelligent Leader Daniel Goleman helped popularize the concept of emotional intelligence, now recognized as one of the essential components of effective leadership.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The dolls have also been popularized by celebrities such as Rihanna and Lisa from the South Korean girl group Blackpink, both of whom have been spotted sporting Labubu charms on their handbags.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 11 June 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
It’s being popularized by factions who argue that Christianity is being used by opportunists for political gain.
—Lisa Fletcher, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
Daniel Goleman — The Emotionally Intelligent Leader Daniel Goleman helped popularize the concept of emotional intelligence, now recognized as one of the essential components of effective leadership.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The dolls have also been popularized by celebrities such as Rihanna and Lisa from the South Korean girl group Blackpink, both of whom have been spotted sporting Labubu charms on their handbags.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 11 June 2025
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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularize. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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