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 Porsche inadvertently kicked off the trend with the Cayenne, Lamborghini followed later with the Urus, and even Ferrari hopped aboard the bandwagon with the Purosangue. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for bandwagon
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Noun
  • The medals are a manifestation of a campaign that included far more good than bad.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Especially since there are so many stories already inside the game with the campaign aspect.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Analysts and opposition politicians in exile said the declaration put into focus the reality of two-person rule under the Ortegas, while revealing the couple’s fear of an opposition movement taking root.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Public figures attract crowds, complicating protective movement and increasing the chance of disruptions.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Two of our favorite home stylists are on a crusade to update your home with modern pieces worth every penny.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Lately, the Creative Lab seems to have a new assignment, to make Google’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence look as friendly as possible.
    Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Following the club’s relegation to the Championship for the first time since 2011, Kretinsky urgently needed to convince club captain Jarrod Bowen to lead their promotion push.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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“Bandwagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandwagon. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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