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  • The word “groovy” was popular in the 1960s but it's outdated now.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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Named after the baron, the museum is now one of the most popular in Spain — and the Pissarro is one of its showpieces.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
  • But as Paros becomes more popular, the traffic gets worse.
    Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The hard, tangy cheese has roots in the Middle Eastern country of Cyprus but is becoming more popular all over the world.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Overall, Adrafinil capsules are the most popular form and ideal for new Adrafinil users.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Last year, OpenTable said the holiday was one of the most popular times of year for restaurant reservations.
    Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Wings are also popular and are 50 cents a piece on Wednesdays.
    Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Almost overnight, the game evolved from an obscure indie project mocked as a dystopian knockoff of Pokémon to one of the most popular games in the world.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Hoosiers on set:These popular TV shows are all set in Indiana.
    The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Stumpy became popular in 2020 after a Reddit user joked that the tree was as dead as his love life.
    Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Our list even includes deals on popular brands like Black and Decker and Skechers.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024

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