Synonyms of crowd-pleasing

crowd-pleasing

adjective

as in favorite

enjoying widespread favor or approval

an actor who rarely ventures far afield from crowd-pleasing comedies and actioners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorite
• popular
• fashionable
• popularized
• pop
• large
• big
• hot
• desirable
• famous
• red-hot
• faddish
• happening
• voguish
• preferred
• vogue
• fabulous
• celebrated
• legendary
• faddy
• in
• modish
• prominent
• famed
• renowned
• notorious
• outstanding
• selected
• du jour
• notable
• liked
• remarkable
• important
• fabled
• well-known
• leading
• wanted
• semipopular
• noted
• significant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpopular
• out
• unfashionable
• rejected
• disliked
• unimportant
• despised
• insignificant
• detested
• hated
• obscure
• unexceptional
• washed-up
• unknown
• inconspicuous
• anonymous
• nameless
• indistinguished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crowd-pleasing

But the director’s crowd-pleasing instincts had devolved into cutesy self-congratulation by the time his wildly overpraised, Holocaust-trivializing satire Jojo Rabbit came along. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

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