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
Podcasts, newsletters, and Words of the Year have popularized neologisms, etymologies, and usage trends.
—
Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Although few people know her name, Yeager had a huge influence on 20th century pop culture — popularizing the bikini, helping discover Bettie Page, shaping the image of Playboy and inventing the selfie.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Nast created several other political symbols including the Republican Party’s elephant, Tammany Hall’s tiger, one of the most popular images of Santa Claus and popularized the Democratic Party’s donkey.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Because the idea of a mockumentary at that time had not been popularized.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for popularize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Although few people know her name, Yeager had a huge influence on 20th century pop culture — popularizing the bikini, helping discover Bettie Page, shaping the image of Playboy and inventing the selfie.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Nast created several other political symbols including the Republican Party’s elephant, Tammany Hall’s tiger, one of the most popular images of Santa Claus and popularized the Democratic Party’s donkey.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Because the idea of a mockumentary at that time had not been popularized.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for popularize
Cite this Entry
“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularize. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share