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 Other chains are also jumping on the beverage bandwagon. Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 Now the Michigan native might be able to storm through NASCAR’s fan base, welcoming new members of his bandwagon along the way. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 This lawsuit is a desperate money grab by additional members of the Cascio family who have hopped on the bandwagon with their brother Frank, who is already being sued in arbitration for civil extortion. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Politicians have jumped on the blame bandwagon as well. Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandwagon
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Noun
  • At a campaign stop early Tuesday morning, Mamdani praised Boylan for standing up to Cuomo.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Starlink is owned by Elon Musk, a major financial supporter of Trump during his reelection campaign.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Broncos moved up in the fifth round of the 2026 draft to pick the 6-foot-3 Joly as a classic F-type tight end, a receiver who can thrive with pre-snap movement and winning in open space.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
  • Cotton modal is soft and lightweight, and pairs perfectly with the airy movement of the tiered maxi skirt.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • The state’s Republican Party establishment, in desperate need of a rallying cry, enlisted the crusade of one member of the state’s all-Democrat executive branch to convey that message.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
  • And always the Ryce family was there, front and center, holding each other up, in a national crusade to protect children from predators.
    Amy Driscoll, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Verdier says the increasing regulation in the car industry and the push to move away from fossil fuels are part of the reason why Ferrari is so enthusiastic about this project.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • The vote was the latest move in a broader push to remove police officers from traffic enforcement.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026

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“Bandwagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandwagon. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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