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.
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After tabling the issue seven weeks ago, a vote was expected on Wednesday on the proposal by the Green Bay Packers to prohibit the play popularized by the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
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Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The play popularized by the Eagles has not been banned.
—Brandon Funston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
After tabling the issue seven weeks ago, a vote was expected Wednesday on the proposal by the Green Bay Packers to prohibit the play popularized by the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Tesla had to first succeed at selling a very expensive car to a wealthy consumer before realizing their mission of popularizing electric cars for the masses.
—Sergei Revzin, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The play popularized by the Eagles has not been banned.
—Brandon Funston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
After tabling the issue seven weeks ago, a vote was expected Wednesday on the proposal by the Green Bay Packers to prohibit the play popularized by the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Tesla had to first succeed at selling a very expensive car to a wealthy consumer before realizing their mission of popularizing electric cars for the masses.
—Sergei Revzin, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for popularize
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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularize. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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