semipopular

adjective

Definition of semipopularnext
as in large

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semipopular
  1. large
  2. famous
  3. popular
  4. favorite
  5. prominent
  6. fashionable
  7. notorious
  8. outstanding
Adjective
  • In 2023, authorities interrupted a Sunday church class to warn Gu and Cui that their church had become too large, Gu said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Developing ultra-large autonomous underwater vehicles involves significant engineering challenges, including navigation, endurance, communications, payload integration, manufacturing, and operational reliability.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • In the evening, the low-slung space fills with locals seeking Liebster's famous tiny hasselback potatoes topped with trout roe, and buttery brioche with Parmesan cream, mortadella and clams.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The one that did, however, was a robot from Beijing's Lingyi Technology, a subsidiary of Hangzhou's famous Unitree Robotics.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of famous
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
Definition of popular
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
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • One of India's oldest and most prominent industry bodies, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, last week asked the government appealing to abolish the tax.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Vancouver Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rickard Rakell and the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Dmitri Voronkov are among his most prominent wingers available, but the possibilities needn’t be limited to that list.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of prominent
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
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Newsom’s blanket commutation request includes notorious prisoners like Charles Ng, Richard Allen Davis, and Cary Stayner.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Pink Floyd is notorious for not having professionally recorded very many, if any, concerts in the mid- and late ’70s, but this bootleg is said to have mixed and mastered to a level close enough to pro standards for an official release.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of notorious
Adjective
  • All-inclusive meals made with organic produce grown in the garden are outstanding.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Customers can work with staff to address billing discrepancies and outstanding service requests.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of outstanding
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