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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Adjective

Our customers pair all of their favorite knits back to their favorite pair of jeans that’s vintage or what not.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Ahead, find our favorite chocolate brown suede pieces for fall, including boots, flats, and several fun ways to accessorize.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorite

Adjective

Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Filled with plushies and collectibles from popular franchises such as Pokémon, the franchise’s arcades typically have more than 30 claw machines in its stores, its website said.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of popular

Adjective

The Marché des Enfants Rouges, tucked away on Rue de Bretagne in the fashionable Marais neighborhood, is the oldest covered food market in Paris and a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Many of them were designed with a specific activity in mind, like hiking or running, and the fashionable crowd adopted them as outfit enhancers.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

Rush’s musical complexity leaned towards proggy adventures with time signatures and song structure, while Steely Dan were more inclined to wedge wild stacks of jazz chords into pop songs.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
The centerpiece—or, in this case, off-centerpiece—is a small but unmistakable bow placed above Larsson’s right eyebrow, filled in with red crystals and outlined in black ones to mimic the Sanrio superstar’s signature accessory in pop-star style.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pop

Adjective

The owner of The Armoury, a four-unit men’s retailer with locations in New York and Hong Kong, has acquired his largest brand, named a new creative director and launched a second career as a pseudo real estate developer.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The sink basins are large enough, however, the stopper (plug) at the sanitizer basin does not work and water continuously flows.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

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