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
However, the city is not particularly popular among retirees, as only 16.2 percent of residents are 65 or older.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
This comprehensive list includes popular brands like Dyson, KitchenAid, Apple, Yankee Candle, Ninja, and more, and even includes some best-selling items from last year’s Prime Day, with prices starting at $6.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
For years, BlackRock has been known for its popular index business, which manages trillions of dollars and makes up a significant portion of its revenues.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 July 2025
There will also be easy access to other popular north-central spots between Seventh Street and Seventh Avenue.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
This comprehensive list includes popular brands like Dyson, KitchenAid, Apple, Yankee Candle, Ninja, and more, and even includes some best-selling items from last year’s Prime Day, with prices starting at $6.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
For years, BlackRock has been known for its popular index business, which manages trillions of dollars and makes up a significant portion of its revenues.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 July 2025
There will also be easy access to other popular north-central spots between Seventh Street and Seventh Avenue.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popular
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Shop the best markdowns of fashionable favorites such as Favorite Daughter best-selling trouser, Rag & Bone’s capri pants and By Malene Birger’s knitted skirt.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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In the snap, the mother-of-two looked as fashionable as ever, this time styling the supportive shoes with a navy linen mini dress and gold jewelry.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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These stories reveal new information, challenge conventional thinking, inform policymakers and the public, shine light on wrongdoing.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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That danger is all the greater because Iran’s conventional deterrents against Israel failed.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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That tracks with the general rhythm of a long-haul flight: meal service, lull, second meal, descent.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Thus far, though, it’s been an elixir for the American economy, which was suffering from inflation and a general malaise.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Three Republicans opposed the measure — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky — alongside every Democratic senator.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Presenting as Muslim perhaps exempted him from comparisons to 2020 Democratic Congressional candidate Sri Preston Kulkarni from Texas, who used his polyglot skills to reach a wide array of voters, but was chastised for seemingly pandering to Hindu conservatives.—
Alexandra Bregman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Now, more than ever, people are looking for ways to make home buying more accessible and affordable.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Then there’s the affordable and aesthetic appeal bringing in a younger generation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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So Amazfit Active 2 $100 $80 (20% off) Amazon $100 $80 (20% off) Amazfit Our top budget fitness tracker is even cheaper thanks to Prime Day.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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Shop the Asus Vivobook Go 15.6-Inch FHD Slim Laptop, which is marked down to its cheapest price of the year.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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In episode 34, which streamed on Friday, July 11, viewers received the chance to submit their last vote of the season for which couple was their favorite.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Evans has some starting experience and seems to be the favorite for the No. 4 job entering camp.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Both are now visible to the naked eye to observers in the Southern Hemisphere and are currently shining millions of times brighter than usual.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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House Republicans were hit After the most contentious legislative session in DeSantis’ history, state lawmakers were bracing for the governor to use more ink than usual with the veto pen.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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“Popular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popular. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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