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
Crowd management and crowd-pleasing lie close together.
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Adam Szymczyk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Just butter and two sleeves of saltines are needed to make a plate full of simple crowd-pleasing appetizers.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s designed to take the pressure off hosting while still delivering those traditional, crowd-pleasing Easter staples.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The feel is more crowd-pleasing than arty, so there’s truly something for everyone here.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
These were all passion projects, unhindered by any attempt at crowd-pleasing; all were the work of confident men with their own paths to follow.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Known for his fringed mask and cinematic brand of outlaw country, Peck delivered a high-energy set that blended dramatic stage presence with crowd-pleasing singalongs.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Portions run generous and flavors skew crowd-pleasing, the kind of lineup designed to keep everyone fed, happy, and firmly on property.
—Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Adam Szymczyk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Just butter and two sleeves of saltines are needed to make a plate full of simple crowd-pleasing appetizers.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s designed to take the pressure off hosting while still delivering those traditional, crowd-pleasing Easter staples.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The feel is more crowd-pleasing than arty, so there’s truly something for everyone here.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
These were all passion projects, unhindered by any attempt at crowd-pleasing; all were the work of confident men with their own paths to follow.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Known for his fringed mask and cinematic brand of outlaw country, Peck delivered a high-energy set that blended dramatic stage presence with crowd-pleasing singalongs.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Portions run generous and flavors skew crowd-pleasing, the kind of lineup designed to keep everyone fed, happy, and firmly on property.
—Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowd-pleasing
Adjective
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As investigators searched the area with the bamboo again, Horner smoked cigarettes and seemed relaxed, making small talk about his favorite foods, work schedules and the weather.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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For now, at least, there is no clear early favorite.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rick Rubin, the music producer, introduced Koniver to the neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman, who invited him onto his hugely popular show in 2024.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, more than 150 Marine families from the battalion were his guests for the club’s very popular Easter brunch.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Art directors, record execs—young fashionable folk come here post-work for a sip of something creative before moving on elsewhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are a coordinating, fashionable duo during the Devil Wears Prada 2 Tokyo fan event on April 6.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whatever the full truth of either description (anyone paying attention that November a few years ago soon realized only Wall Street cheered his comeback), I’d argue Altman at this point in his pop-culture evolution has transcended both those designations and any spectral stops in between.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the Miami duo LIZN’BOW, Liz Ferrer and Bow Ty create performances, videos, and new-media installations that draw from pop aesthetics and cultural critique.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Video shows a car striking a large trash bin before slamming into the building.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crowd-pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowd-pleasing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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