1
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
an actor who was popular in the 1970s
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2
as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the popular custom of exchanging greeting cards during the holiday season
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
popular opinion on that issue has changed dramatically over the years
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as in democratic
of, relating to, or favoring political democracy
a truly popular revolution, not one that replaced one dictatorship with another
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as in affordable
being within the financial means of most people
from their inception, DVDs were designed to be sold directly to consumers at popular prices
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as in cheap
costing little
we also have the popular models, for those who prefer not to invest too much in a new TV
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Recent Examples of popular
Initially popular during the Art Deco era, this type of seating was back in fashion in the 1950s (when designer Vladimir Kagan introduced his Serpentine Sofa).
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Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Mamdani’s success comes in part due to endorsements by popular progressive candidates, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 25 June 2025
Kyoto is the world’s most popular religious tourism destination, a new study says.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Known as a popular stop on the film festival circuit for many stars, Karlovy Vary had previously already unveiled a visit from Michael Douglas this year.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
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Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Mamdani’s success comes in part due to endorsements by popular progressive candidates, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 25 June 2025
Kyoto is the world’s most popular religious tourism destination, a new study says.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Known as a popular stop on the film festival circuit for many stars, Karlovy Vary had previously already unveiled a visit from Michael Douglas this year.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popular
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The brand offers a wide range of fashionable options, featuring more than a dozen colors and print styles, some available at a discount.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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The challenge of finding fashionable, seasonal attire, however, becomes a thing of the past after a glance at Amazon Outlet’s summer fashion deals.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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International adoptions present additional challenges, like extensive travel and even more complex legal procedures, that don't always align with conventional leave timeframes.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Acknowledging and interrogating that would have invited more nuance into Joshua and Sonny’s relationship, which at a certain point leans into conventional archetypes to keep the story going.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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Team president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka had previously said James will be keeping an eye on how the roster improves in the offseason.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Both the head coach and general manager have two years remaining on their contracts with the Packers.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The Queens assemblyman is a democratic socialist who has consistently polled as the runner-up candidate to Cuomo, the favorite to win Tuesday’s Democratic mayoral primary.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Frustrated Democratic lawmakers call out party's 'division' amid DNC turmoil.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Officials call it example for other towns CT suburb opens new affordable housing project.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Bryant says that these pieces are affordable, sentimental, and especially charming in kitchens or casual spaces.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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This means some fans will be watching Messi for as little as $4, which is a far cry from the cheapest seats being cast at $349 when the draw was made in December.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The index factors in basic leisure costs, such as cable and streaming subscriptions, and trips to the six movies and two MLB games per year in the cheap seats.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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My favorite layering combo so far has been with Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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Memorize the names of the colors of the rainbow with the help of a popsicle, JJ's favorite summer treat.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 June 2025
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This is an excellent day for business and commercial ventures, because your objectives and goals are clearer to you than usual.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Did Bill Plaschke ghost-write these letters with his usual accurate predictions/suggestions?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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“Popular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popular. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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