CROWD-PLEASING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

crowd-pleasing

adjective

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 With the bread flour, the end result is a lovely, crowd-pleasing bun that’s great for snacking on its own or enjoying alongside a special holiday meal. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 For close to two decades, this crowd-pleasing pop superstar has been topping charts and gobbling up Grammys with detailed recreations of an ever-expanding array of past musical styles. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Throughout the day, the cobalt blue ‘Living Room’ by the check-in area serves crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers, salads, and lobster rolls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 This crowd-pleasing recipe requires only 10 minutes of hands-on time and a short ingredient list. — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Kylie’s yearning for Gideon echoes King’s crowd-pleasing rom-com instincts, while the heavier dramatic work she’s taken on in TV ever since prevents the headstrong character from reading too much like a narrative accessory. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 The company’s crowd-pleasing paint pick takes its cues from nature to encourage you to slow down amidst the bustle of everyday life. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026 Zendaya in particular has proved exceptionally good at getting young viewers to show up for more daring movies, such as this spring’s The Drama; comparatively, something as broadly crowd-pleasing as Brand New Day is a layup. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 As a singer, Ono’s vocal approach and tone may not be traditionally crowd-pleasing, but her wishes and hopes for humanity have resonated across the decades. — Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

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Fashion designer Simon Port Jacquemus listed it among his favorite addresses in Vogue, and French street artist Invader unofficially blessed the building with one of his trademark mosaics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
His hit farming series launched on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite on the streaming service.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorite

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The school, which opened in 1991, offers several certifications, including private pilots’ licenses and a diploma in aviation, and is popular with international students.

— Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
This guide to skincare for mature skin covers what can change, what the popular anti-aging ingredients can do, and how a skin care routine can be structured.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of popular

Adjective

This 15-room Georgian-era townhouse, tucked away in a residential street in Gardens (a fashionable neighborhood known for its restaurants, bars, and interior shops), is full of surprises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Van Wissen and Lupker hope to expand the service to such fashionable cities as London, New York, Milan and Los Angeles, and are eyeing emerging destinations like Turkey and Morocco, too.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

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Tinashe has been in pursuit of pop stardom for more than a decade, catching fleeting glimpses of it over the years.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Lake is also nominated in several categories including artist of the year, pop/contemporary album of the year (King of Hearts), song of the year and songwriter of the year (artist).

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of pop

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Hence, a turbine operating hundreds of meters above the ground has access to a larger and potentially more reliable energy resource than a conventional turbine.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the proliferation of large new data centers is rivaling inflation and the Iran war as midterm political issues--and, like them, is hurting the Republicans.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

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