How to Use popular in a Sentence

popular

adjective
  • He is a popular guy in school.
  • They have names that were popular a century ago.
  • That is a very popular misconception.
  • Spicy foods have become increasingly popular.
  • Her theories are popular among social scientists.
  • The word “groovy” was popular in the 1960s but it's outdated now.
  • Skydive Dubai Dubai is one of the most popular places to skydive in the world.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2023
  • That’s one of the main reasons spring has been the most popular season to buy a home.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Here are some of the most popular Joni Mitchell books online.
    Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2024
  • And a Bridgerton Ball has proven popular with fans of that show.
    Bychris Morris, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2023
  • And then assume a 72-month or six-year car loan, the most popular term.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
  • So does the patio by the pool and the popular Bivouac Terrace restaurant and bar.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
  • Though, fair warning, the shoes are so popular that some of the colors are out of stock right now.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 June 2023
  • Trending Videos The most popular guy in all of southern Kenya has to be a 51-year-old named Craig.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
  • But no species is more popular among hunters than the Rocky Mountain Elk.
    Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Dive into the lake from the pier found at the Tahoe State Recreation Area, a popular spot for camping.
    Megan Wood, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Gmail is one of the most popular email providers in the world with 1.5 billion global active users.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • In fact, the pair just released a new riff on the popular Fenty x Puma Creeper.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023
  • But this time on a food truck, the mobile vending platform that’s been popular in Huntsville for the last 10 years.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The tech sector was a popular safe haven for traders during the height of the pandemic.
    Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Apr. 2023
  • One of their most popular events, Operaoke, draws a large crowd.
    oregonlive, 12 June 2023
  • The website looked at Google search data to find the most popular toys in every country around the world.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Restaurant gift cards are the most popular, making up one-third of those sales.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Just be sure to book ahead because the Spring Flower Fest is popular.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The widely popular drug has been on the market since 2000, its website shows.
    Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2023
  • At the heart of the Grand Strand, sits one of the most popular tourist destinations for beachgoers.
    Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
  • In recent decades, the spot had been popular for hiking.
    Rick Noack, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Users of Robinhood Markets’ popular app will soon be able to trade Tesla shares in the middle of the night.
    Alexander Osipovich, wsj.com, 10 May 2023
  • But that choice didn’t prove popular with buyers, according to Edmunds data.
    Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The list includes some of the biggest names in popular culture, spanning multiple generations and genres.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024

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