crowd-pleaser
noun
crowd-pleas·er
ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər 
: one (such as a performer or product) that is notably or reliably popular or appealing
… a flamboyant crowd-pleaser given to mad feats of daring …—
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These are the recipes that get saved the most—dips with cult followings, clever twists on classics, and crowd-pleasers that never seem to last long once set out.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Sweet Tooth Jazz were on hand for renditions of crowd-pleasers by Enya and The Cranberries—prompting the whole room to come together for a sing-song of Linger.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Bake Club is back with a giant cinnamon roll recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at all your holiday parties.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
From laugh-out-loud surprises to cozy crowd-pleasers, all of these under-$30 gifts are on sale now and guaranteed to keep the swapping lively and the crowd entertained — even after the last present is unwrapped.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Sweet Tooth Jazz were on hand for renditions of crowd-pleasers by Enya and The Cranberries—prompting the whole room to come together for a sing-song of Linger.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Bake Club is back with a giant cinnamon roll recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at all your holiday parties.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
From laugh-out-loud surprises to cozy crowd-pleasers, all of these under-$30 gifts are on sale now and guaranteed to keep the swapping lively and the crowd entertained — even after the last present is unwrapped.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Crowd-pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowd-pleaser. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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