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
Some end up as centerpieces at local fairs and fall festivals, where artists transform them into elaborate displays, while others are chosen for crowd-pleasing traditions like crane drops and the town’s annual pumpkin regatta.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, zucchini is far more versatile and crowd-pleasing than stronger-tasting vegetables like broccoli, kale or Brussels sprouts.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Wearing a dazzling red dress and hoop earrings, Estefan effortlessly spanned seven songs in 30 minutes, from crowd-pleasing classics to new material from her August album, Raíces.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Sitting next to him at his table were the producers of Song Sung Blue, John Davis and John Fox, both clearly excited for the prospects of having a crowd-pleasing kind of inspirational movie coming for the holiday season.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Sinners has a path laid out before it, one potentially similar to Get Out — another crowd-pleasing work of social commentary from the first third of the year that was able to maintain its momentum and nab a Best Director nomination for an exciting young Black filmmaker.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
What could pair better with a dinner party than a crowd-pleasing red wine that’s a little sultry, thanks to a blend of earthy, spicy, and dark berry flavors.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
In addition to classic Jamaica staples, its menu features crowd-pleasing jerk specials and Quidley’s Pasta — a sumptuous meal cooked with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, zucchini is far more versatile and crowd-pleasing than stronger-tasting vegetables like broccoli, kale or Brussels sprouts.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Wearing a dazzling red dress and hoop earrings, Estefan effortlessly spanned seven songs in 30 minutes, from crowd-pleasing classics to new material from her August album, Raíces.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Sitting next to him at his table were the producers of Song Sung Blue, John Davis and John Fox, both clearly excited for the prospects of having a crowd-pleasing kind of inspirational movie coming for the holiday season.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Sinners has a path laid out before it, one potentially similar to Get Out — another crowd-pleasing work of social commentary from the first third of the year that was able to maintain its momentum and nab a Best Director nomination for an exciting young Black filmmaker.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
What could pair better with a dinner party than a crowd-pleasing red wine that’s a little sultry, thanks to a blend of earthy, spicy, and dark berry flavors.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
In addition to classic Jamaica staples, its menu features crowd-pleasing jerk specials and Quidley’s Pasta — a sumptuous meal cooked with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowd-pleasing
Adjective
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In my favorite works of his, like A Case for the Existence of God and A Bright New Boise—a play that has its own surreal dynamic with television screens, which play images of hell in the middle of a big-box store—Hunter locates an unnerving mysticism in between the atoms of the hyper-real.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Crafted from 100% cotton, the fabric delivers the soft stretch and cozy feel of your favorite T-shirt while being gentle on the skin.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is one of the most popular portable heated blankets on Amazon, with almost 500 perfect ratings.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The figure of Achilles, a warrior who singlehandedly choked a river with dead enemies before taking on the river god himself, provided a model for Alexander the Great and persists in contemporary popular entertainment, political speech, and military culture in celebrations of shock and awe.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Also in the Big Apple, a fashionable Kim Kardashian promotes All's Fair, and Busy Philipps shares a kiss with her boyfriend Blake Berris.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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It’s housed in a minimal and matte cauldron-like vessel that will still look fashionable beyond October 31st.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Roan’s approach has changed the blueprint for tour-look development, marking a stark departure from the standard pop-star playbook followed by the likes of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Madonna, who generally have one wardrobe for the entirety of their tour.—
Katie Weisman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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With the World Series opening Friday night in Toronto, the first advantage in the pop-culture subplot competition of the series went to Drake.—
Mike Wilson,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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There are also several large time skips as the play picks up speed and focuses less on the group in favor of exploring Lizzie’s mother and their family in its second act.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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In this pact, China agreed to make large agricultural and energy purchases and strengthen commitments to protect intellectual property and technology.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crowd-pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowd-pleasing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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