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crowd-pleaser

noun

crowd-pleas·​er ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər How to pronounce crowd-pleaser (audio)
: 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 …Tony Hendra
crowd-pleasing adjective

Examples of crowd-pleaser in a Sentence

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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 The best-selling Cloud Turkish cotton robe from Parachute is always a crowd-pleaser. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Speaking of crowd-pleasers, two films to see in theaters later in the month include The Housemaid, starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, and Song Sung Blue, with Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025 Sweet Potato Casserole This sweet side dish is a crowd-pleaser and extremely customizable. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crowd-pleaser

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowd-pleaser was in 1943

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“Crowd-pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowd-pleaser. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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