as in favorite
enjoying widespread favor or approval
an actor who rarely ventures far afield from crowd-pleasing comedies and actioners
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Recent Examples of crowd-pleasing
This was a crowd-pleasing brawl with no finish, and is guaranteed to lead to a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Joseph Kosinski’s big, fun, breathless racing movie, which also got into best editing, sound, and visual effects—proof that no matter how international and high-brow the Academy gets, crowd-pleasing blockbusters never go out of fashion.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Look out for more crowd-pleasing dunks from him this season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
But there is something to be said about a crowd-pleasing dip that can truly wow a crowd.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
It’s also proven to be a crowd-pleasing gift for the on-the-go gals in my life that strikes the balance between trendy fashion and timeless function.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
The result was a mix of elevated comfort food and crowd-pleasing classics.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Bidunga finished an assortment of crowd-pleasing lob dunks and finished 8-of-11 shooting (2-of-2 from the line) with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
This crowd-pleasing formula strikes the rare balance of deeply cleansing without tipping skin into tight, squeaky territory.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Joseph Kosinski’s big, fun, breathless racing movie, which also got into best editing, sound, and visual effects—proof that no matter how international and high-brow the Academy gets, crowd-pleasing blockbusters never go out of fashion.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Look out for more crowd-pleasing dunks from him this season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
But there is something to be said about a crowd-pleasing dip that can truly wow a crowd.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
It’s also proven to be a crowd-pleasing gift for the on-the-go gals in my life that strikes the balance between trendy fashion and timeless function.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
The result was a mix of elevated comfort food and crowd-pleasing classics.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Bidunga finished an assortment of crowd-pleasing lob dunks and finished 8-of-11 shooting (2-of-2 from the line) with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
This crowd-pleasing formula strikes the rare balance of deeply cleansing without tipping skin into tight, squeaky territory.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowd-pleasing
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Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward to 2026, and Carhartt has become a popular option for any outdoor enthusiast due to the durability and technology woven into its clothing.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Not the flashiest or most fashionable, but the most exquisitely made, the most precise.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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For others, a maxi-length puffer or cuddly Teddy Bear coat could coax them out the door with a little fashionable flair.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ellie Goulding was initiated into pop stardom the hard way.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The yearly comic convention caters to a wide-range of pop cultural interests — from Star Wars to Star Trek, cosplay, anime, manga and comic books, as well as vendors selling toys, apparel and other items.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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Unitree confirmed that the G1 is designed as a compact, foldable humanoid focused on affordability and scalability, while the larger H2 targets industrial applications.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Europe, where Panattoni has operated for around 20 years, the platform spans 15 countries through 36 offices and has been the region's largest developer for eight consecutive years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Crowd-pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowd-pleasing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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