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.
Recent Examples on the Web
He is credited with popularizing the sport in the U.S. and getting competitors, viewers and sponsors to take events like Coney Island seriously.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
Sure, there are sociopolitical reasons why certain spy movies and shows are made and popularized in specific moments.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
The use of that song, popularized in the movie Titanic, was not authorized, Dion’s team said.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2024
While 10-step skin care regimens have become a mainstay of Korean beauty trends popularized in the U.S., simplified beauty routines from Japan are now also gaining attention, promising clear skin in as few as four steps.
—Isabel Yip, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
Sure, there are sociopolitical reasons why certain spy movies and shows are made and popularized in specific moments.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
The use of that song, popularized in the movie Titanic, was not authorized, Dion’s team said.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2024
While 10-step skin care regimens have become a mainstay of Korean beauty trends popularized in the U.S., simplified beauty routines from Japan are now also gaining attention, promising clear skin in as few as four steps.
—Isabel Yip, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
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 14 Sep. 2024.
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