crowd-pleasing

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Recent Examples of crowd-pleasing Back as usual are crowd-pleasing events like the competitive Burger Bash, Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions and the Grand Tasting Village, which draw big crowds and big appetites. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 Showing up with a luxe candle in hand is never a bad idea, especially in a crowd-pleasing scent like this warm-and-spicy option. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 Many people tend to dress up as the main characters from popular shows, but supporting roles or genre tropes can also be crowd-pleasing attire. — Allie Volpe, Vox, 29 Oct. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowd-pleasing
Adjective
  • The bubbly coalition-builder had long been the favorite in the race, leading McKinney by double digits in polls leading up to Tuesday.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Below, a list of some of our favorite early Black Friday rug deals (and their makers).
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, swing-state governors plan to focus on popular economic proposals that won over voters –– lowering living costs, taxes, and healthcare — and not the left-wing agenda items demonized in billions of dollars in GOP ads.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While Butterball turkeys are still a popular option, people living in the Sacramento area have a bounty of bird choices.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The series was thick with pop-culture barbs, including ahead-of-the-curve digs at Kevin Spacey.
    — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The compound reached peak pop-culture superstardom in August 2022 when Affleck and Jennifer Lopez chose the property as the venue for their three-day wedding celebration, roughly 20 years after their initial engagement ended.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • However, scaling these tiny components into larger, functional superlattices has been tough.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill eliminated the estate tax, which applies to the wealth of large estates.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Crowd-pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowd-pleasing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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