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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But psychedelic rock band The Grateful Dead popularized the term.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
Omens That Keep the Beat Decades earlier, Halley, an avid reader of ancient texts, had rediscovered and popularized a helpful celestial cycle for thinking about eclipses and the position of the moon in the sky: 6,585 days, or a little more than 18 years.
—Joshua Sokol, Quanta Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The tech companies whose algorithms helped spread and popularize conspiracy theories have slashed thousands of jobs, including many responsible for protecting integrity.
—Peter Guest, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
It’s also credited as popularizing the medium of manga across the globe, further bolstered by its various anime adaptations’ enduring audience in Western countries.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
Meredith is popularizing the term sprint interval training.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Swedes popularized the buffet in America with a revolving smorgasbord at the 1939 World’s Fair.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Beyond religious rituals, commercial celebrations of Easter have popularized the holiday's symbols of the eggs, chicks and, of course, the Easter Bunny.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
The trend was popularized by Morgpie, a creator known for pushing the boundaries of Twitch’s streaming policies.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
Omens That Keep the Beat Decades earlier, Halley, an avid reader of ancient texts, had rediscovered and popularized a helpful celestial cycle for thinking about eclipses and the position of the moon in the sky: 6,585 days, or a little more than 18 years.
—Joshua Sokol, Quanta Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The tech companies whose algorithms helped spread and popularize conspiracy theories have slashed thousands of jobs, including many responsible for protecting integrity.
—Peter Guest, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
It’s also credited as popularizing the medium of manga across the globe, further bolstered by its various anime adaptations’ enduring audience in Western countries.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
Meredith is popularizing the term sprint interval training.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Swedes popularized the buffet in America with a revolving smorgasbord at the 1939 World’s Fair.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Beyond religious rituals, commercial celebrations of Easter have popularized the holiday's symbols of the eggs, chicks and, of course, the Easter Bunny.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
The trend was popularized by Morgpie, a creator known for pushing the boundaries of Twitch’s streaming policies.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularize. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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