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Recent Examples of semipopular
Bloomberg’s images, in paid-for spots on meme accounts, are not really spreading; apart from a semipopular parody post that mocks the former mayor, there have been no major copy-pastes of his template.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2020
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semipopular
Adjective
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The largest open-air living history museum in the Shenandoah Valley is expanding to include an indoor gallery space by 2027.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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So do the large pink or queen conch, the fighting conch, the tulip band shell, the helmet shells and the cask shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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At other times, the music meditates on an image — there’s a tribute to Sylvia Plath, another famous McLean patient — that’s beautiful on its own but dramatically inert.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Come evening, start your meal with the famous Mai Tai cocktail and the crunchy broccoli salad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, the shrinking economy, new limits on internet access, blocks on popular messaging apps and concerns over state surveillance are adding to a wider sense of disquiet that is already starting to be reflected in polling data.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Days later, the ruling party accused him of sabotaging the project on behalf of China and George Soros, echoing widespread antisemitic conspiracy theories that the billionaire Jewish philanthropist seeks to subvert popular rule.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The Valley Alley offers all your favorite arcade games along with a bowling alley and Topgolf suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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She was wrapped in a blanket in her favorite chair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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To truly put your most fashionable foot forward, spring for the splurge-worthy Rag & Bone Emilee Ballet Sneakers—the on-trend sneakerinas are now over $100 off.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Macy’s was notorious in its industry for how siloed its teams and culture were, characteristics that impeded prior turnaround efforts until Spring, CEO since 2024, instilled a culture of self-examination and an ability to admit mistakes before quickly moving on.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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But with little substance beyond the scares, the genre became notorious for drastic second-weekend drops in ticket sales.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL’s most outstanding player, as voted by the league’s players.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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Over his past four starts, Yamamoto has been outstanding, allowing just three runs on 16 hits over 27⅓ innings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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“Semipopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semipopular. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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