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 Nolan advances his vision, however crowd-pleasing and anachronistic, with vigorous confidence and unimpeachable clarity. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 Like them, his music seesaws between aggressive and playful, between crowd-pleasing and purposefully unpleasant. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026 Rice Krispies treats and banana bread are two crowd-pleasing sweets that hit the spot at snack time, bake sales, and as lunchbox surprises. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 From classic Americana decor to crowd-pleasing outdoor entertaining ideas, this nostalgic Fourth of July backyard party is designed to delight guests of every age. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 Their focus is on crowd-pleasing scenes like romantic escalation. — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026 Either way, this is a fun, filling, crowd-pleasing dish that is excellent any time of year. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026 Unlike gubernatorial elections in the last quarter of a century, this year’s race lacked a clear crowd-pleasing front-runner able to win over voters, such as movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jerry Brown, a sage of the California electorate and scion of a storied political family. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowd-pleasing
  1. favorite
  2. popular
  3. fashionable
  4. pop
  5. large
Adjective
  • Her children are named Orlando and Ophelia after the place where her son was conceived and her favorite Taylor Swift song, respectively.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Readers cast 661,000 votes this year for their favorite cities, airlines, hotels and more, with editors describing the rankings as a snapshot of places resonating with travelers today.
    — Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • Purple City Genetics, a long-standing cannabis nursery, breeder and seed producer based in Oakland, set up a display of some of its most popular cloned plants, including the Moroccan Peaches and Bolinas strains.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • Testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, is a popular medication for men with both normal and low testosterone levels, as it has been linked to longevity, better libido, and better musculoskeletal health.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The way her seven-piece band and two backup singers are positioned on a platform with just a couple of steps up or down recalls some of the pop-soul bandstands of yore.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Blend Spanish and pop culture with this hybrid espadrille and Mary Jane footwear.
    — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of pop
Adjective
  • The answer is likely to come this week as the panel considers the world’s largest blackwater wetland, located in Georgia’s southeastern corner, as a World Heritage Site.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Brent climbed nearly 16% last week, its largest weekly rise since April, and European benchmark natural gas prices saw their highest close since March, according to Deutsche Bank.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of large

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“Crowd-pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowd-pleasing. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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