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
The secret to this crowd-pleasing summer pasta is that is comes together using a trio of shortcuts that couldn't be easier to prepare.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Like many beachside spots, The Beachcomber leans into crowd-pleasing California comfort grub, including coconut shrimp, fish tacos and hefty slices of chocolate cake.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
The Diplomat, Slow Horses, and Paradise all feel like worthy nominees, but the fact that these three crowd-pleasing geopolitical conspiracy yarns have such overlap in their themes is going to keep any one of them from leaping ahead as a winner.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
The Parmesan ranch of it all also didn't disappoint; the flavor mix was expectedly savory and crowd-pleasing, but balanced and never overwhelming the true star of it all—the potato.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Chicken Caesar Wrap Easy, satisfying, crowd-pleasing.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Vacheron Constantin, meanwhile, has delivered the sort of crowd-pleasing debut collectors tend to obsess over.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Karol came of age during the ascent of reggaeton and Latin club music as a new default in pop, and the first third of the show played to those uncompromising but crowd-pleasing strengths.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Like many beachside spots, The Beachcomber leans into crowd-pleasing California comfort grub, including coconut shrimp, fish tacos and hefty slices of chocolate cake.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
The Diplomat, Slow Horses, and Paradise all feel like worthy nominees, but the fact that these three crowd-pleasing geopolitical conspiracy yarns have such overlap in their themes is going to keep any one of them from leaping ahead as a winner.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
The Parmesan ranch of it all also didn't disappoint; the flavor mix was expectedly savory and crowd-pleasing, but balanced and never overwhelming the true star of it all—the potato.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Chicken Caesar Wrap Easy, satisfying, crowd-pleasing.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Vacheron Constantin, meanwhile, has delivered the sort of crowd-pleasing debut collectors tend to obsess over.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Karol came of age during the ascent of reggaeton and Latin club music as a new default in pop, and the first third of the show played to those uncompromising but crowd-pleasing strengths.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowd-pleasing
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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And the Clash was my favorite band as a kid.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The astronomers’ goal is to get more accurate science into popular culture.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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They were recruited via a popular online research aid website known as CloudResearch and paid $100 each for participating in and completing the study.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this year, the American Podiatric Medical Association, or APMA, gave its official seal of approval to a handful of styles from the brand worn by Oprah, Julia Roberts, and my very fashionable colleagues.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Fashion Sales Amazon’s outlet has plenty of fashionable finds on sale this Memorial Day, like these $13 ballet flats that are perfect for year-round wear.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Plus, the removable lid allows for mix-ins of salty, sweet, or both to be added and shaken up easily post-pop.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 May 2026
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According to industry insider Rob Shuter, the NFL star is still struggling to adjust to the ever-present security surrounding his pop icon fiancée.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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He was wanted in connection with three killings in the Puna District, a large rural area on the island’s east coast.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The decor gets markedly more elaborate in larger suites like the Presidential Suite, with its own media room for film screenings and soaking tubs by windows with Hermes toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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“Crowd-pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowd-pleasing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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