Definition of bandwagonnext
as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood cleanup

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Recent Examples of bandwagon When the Yanks are chasing history, even Denver’s soccer agnostics are looking for a shotgun seat on the bandwagon. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026 But as the buckets continued to be popular, Alamo decided to hop on the bandwagon. Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Toyota took heat for years for being slow to jump on the electric-vehicle bandwagon. Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 29 June 2026 Investors who had jumped on the bandwagon appear to be having second thoughts. Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandwagon
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Noun
  • Messi has been instrumental in Argentina’s World Cup campaign, scoring eight goals — level with France’s Kylian Mbappe — and inspiring a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the round of 16.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • However, after social media influencer Valen Scarsini started a campaign to boost his profile, Payne went viral, and his online following soared.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Noun
  • The critical moment took place before that, when the taker didn’t accurately perceive or interpret the movements of the ’keeper.
    Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The approach is designed to reduce delays and improve data movement between chips, one of the growing bottlenecks in scaling AI workloads.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Familial drama ensues as betrayal runs rampant and Casillas embarks on a vengeful crusade against his enemies to regain and avenge the death of his love interest.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The case is the latest in Harry’s long-running crusade against the press.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • The experience of the drink is composed, elegant even, a sophisticated push and pull subtlety and counterbalance, but the list of ingredients reads, to me, to be almost flamboyantly random.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
  • Beshear renews push for transparency Bipartisan concern has sparked calls for transparency, including from Beshear, who is calling on the senator to speak publicly about his condition.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026

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“Bandwagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandwagon. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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