1
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
an actor who was popular in the 1970s
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2
as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the popular custom of exchanging greeting cards during the holiday season
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
popular opinion on that issue has changed dramatically over the years
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as in democratic
of, relating to, or favoring political democracy
a truly popular revolution, not one that replaced one dictatorship with another
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as in affordable
being within the financial means of most people
from their inception, DVDs were designed to be sold directly to consumers at popular prices
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as in cheap
costing little
we also have the popular models, for those who prefer not to invest too much in a new TV
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Recent Examples of popular
The Michelin Guide, which will hold a ceremony to mark this year’s France selection on March 31, has at times faced a backlash over its decision to award or take stars away from popular chefs.
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Amarachi Orie, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
But that still makes Trump less popular among Californians than any other president since before 2005.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Democrats under Trump, and then again under Biden, were becoming more radical on social issues while in good part rejecting the economic populism that made Sanders so popular in 2015.
—Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Here are some popular varieties to grow: ‘Meteor’ produces fruit with bright red skin and yellow flesh.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Amarachi Orie, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
But that still makes Trump less popular among Californians than any other president since before 2005.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Democrats under Trump, and then again under Biden, were becoming more radical on social issues while in good part rejecting the economic populism that made Sanders so popular in 2015.
—Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Here are some popular varieties to grow: ‘Meteor’ produces fruit with bright red skin and yellow flesh.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popular
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Arquette is said to be playing a record label boss, Skarsgard as a fashionable European creative and Mullen as xcx’s personal assistant.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zara and Eugenie, who turns 35 later this month, sported coordinating outfits with burgundy hues for the fashionable day out and posed together for a picture.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Until Alcaraz’s arrival on loan from Flamengo early last month, the squad was severely lacking in conventional No 10s.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rotis made with conventional American whole wheat flour tend to be chewy, with barely any puff, and verge on bitter.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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The powerful new feature was initially spotted last week before its release but is now available for general use.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The governor, a Greenwich Democrat and fiscal moderate, also has had both education and general government aid in his crosshairs in recent years, CCM charges.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sinema’s posts are another sign of the fracture in the Democratic party’s approach to legislative measures.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
16 Mar. 2025
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This week's Democratic campaign to shut down the government called for using the filibuster, which some Democrats spent the last few years arguing shouldn't exist.—
Justin Green,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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It was set to be voted on during Monday's meeting but was tabled to give city staff more time to determine how Atlanta's affordable housing trust fund is being used, Council member Matt Westmoreland told Axios.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Related Group is one of the largest and most prominent developers in the U.S., spanning affordable housing to luxury condo buildings, mainly in South Florida.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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And a million dollars for a top analyst may be cheap relative to the value of the person’s work.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Replacement filters are cheap and the reservoir holds 2.4 liters.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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Despite its popularity, Lululemon has been able to keep some secrets under wraps, including a little corner of the brand’s site that features some of our favorite pieces for special prices.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Billboard Artist aims to showcase musicians from fresh, unexpected angles going beyond their usual image to create something truly special.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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But the dark clouds, in the form of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, are more ominous than usual.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Popular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popular. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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