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
a sitcom that popularized the phrase
b
: to present in generally understandable or interesting form
a popularized version of American history
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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Over the next few decades, black became integrated into everyday wardrobes, especially as Coco Chanel popularized the Little Black Dress.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
The kooky blend of cheddar and caramel corn is a Midwest staple, popularized by Garrett Popcorn and embraced for its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
The shoes, first popularized in the 1940s, have since continued to be reinvented and elevated by a variety of luxury shoe designers.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Developed in the early 20th century and popularized by rations during World War II, instant coffee has been a staple in American households for decades.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
The kooky blend of cheddar and caramel corn is a Midwest staple, popularized by Garrett Popcorn and embraced for its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
The shoes, first popularized in the 1940s, have since continued to be reinvented and elevated by a variety of luxury shoe designers.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Developed in the early 20th century and popularized by rations during World War II, instant coffee has been a staple in American households for decades.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularize. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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