Thesaurus results for BANDWAGON

bandwagon

noun

ˈband-ˌwa-gən

Definition of bandwagon

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 The pleasures of watching the TV show of the summer as a bandwagon fan. — Lauren McCarthy Jacey Fortin Fabiola Ferrero Dustin Volz, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Fans throughout the world jumped on the Cape Verde bandwagon early in the tournament, sparked by the underdog’s resilience in a tie against Spain, one of the favorites to win it all. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 In the case of this Norwegian bandwagon—or rather, longship—everyone is welcome to grab an ore and row along. — Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Let it be known that DirecTV hopped on the flexible plan bandwagon before YouTube TV. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandwagon

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandwagon

Noun

Key issues central to Collins’ campaign are healthcare, education, property taxes, and government accountability, according to his website.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
On Friday night, the US appeared to pause its bombing campaign on Iran after nearly two weeks of consecutive nights of strikes.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of campaign

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

Definition of movement

Noun

Depending on the context, these suggestions can be as subtle as presenting one piece of artwork before another on a digital guide or as explicit as generating a push notification or other nudge.

— Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
But whereas the debate then largely centered on racial integration, Mamdani and Samuels want to expand the push to mixed economic and disability status or primary language.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026