popular demand
noun
: a request made by or a desire shared by many people
Because of popular demand, the restaurant has published a cookbook of favorite recipes.
The show will continue for another week due to popular demand.
The circus will be back by popular demand later this summer.
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Back by popular demand, customers can now purchase Bojangles’ fan-favorite Breakfast Bo-Rito starting on June 8 for a limited time at participating Bojangles locations.
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
In New York City, the documentary is being held over for a second week at IFC Center due to popular demand.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 May 2026
In fact, this body oil is so popular that a perfume was made to match its scent in response to popular demand.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
The Roberts Court faces no such pressure, no such threat of violence, no such popular demand.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
In New York City, the documentary is being held over for a second week at IFC Center due to popular demand.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 May 2026
In fact, this body oil is so popular that a perfume was made to match its scent in response to popular demand.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
The Roberts Court faces no such pressure, no such threat of violence, no such popular demand.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for popular demand
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“Popular demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popular%20demand. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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