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 China has already jumped on that bandwagon, too, with plans to develop an orbital data center network within the next five years. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 July 2026 And Clark’s interest in the final goes beyond simply jumping on the Messi bandwagon. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 Lilly is not the only Big Pharma company to jump onto the bandwagon. Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for bandwagon
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Noun
  • The actor has also walked the runway during New York Fashion Week and even starred in a Jacquemus campaign in 2025.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In late June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a 40-day campaign to ramp up drone strikes deep into Russian territory – a push that his top adviser has said will continue.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Now, the team has welcomed former Scottish Women’s Premier League coach Eva Olid, 40, to lead the youth movement.
    Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Jones said the ball movement and chemistry with Reese has been a key factor in her return.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The rage Lyman felt during the police investigation and the criminal court process had inspired a political crusade.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Because of his fame, McKenzie has been able to generate more attention for his crusade, appearing on cable news and writing op-eds about the dangers of cryptocurrency.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Parnell said the push for speedier delivery was part of a broader modernization effort that predated the five-month-old conflict.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In late June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a 40-day campaign to ramp up drone strikes deep into Russian territory – a push that his top adviser has said will continue.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

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

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