as in unrecognized
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Recent Examples of unpopular
Also, Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership is unpopular at home; an attack would give Islamabad an additional incentive to strike back, and rally citizens around the flag.
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Michael Kugelman, Time, 3 May 2025
The alternative, at almost any point before his first suspension, would have been a Nico Harrison-type situation that would have been wildly unpopular.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
That money is drying up, and pro bono work from big law firms is also at risk after Trump targeted some law firms for work on causes unpopular with him.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
In a 2022 interview with the Associated Press, Al-Sheikh defended his unpopular coordination with Israel, saying there was no choice under the difficult circumstances of the occupation.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Michael Kugelman, Time, 3 May 2025
The alternative, at almost any point before his first suspension, would have been a Nico Harrison-type situation that would have been wildly unpopular.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
That money is drying up, and pro bono work from big law firms is also at risk after Trump targeted some law firms for work on causes unpopular with him.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
In a 2022 interview with the Associated Press, Al-Sheikh defended his unpopular coordination with Israel, saying there was no choice under the difficult circumstances of the occupation.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopular
Adjective
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Thyroid problems Thyroid disease is a potential cause of heavier periods that is often unrecognized, Dr. Ascher-Walsh says.—
Ashley Abramson,
SELF,
7 May 2025
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On their own, Cheech, in his scuffed Crocs, walking the stretch of Venice Boardwalk ahead of his once (and maybe future) co-star went virtually unrecognized.—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The exact length is unknown, but the jury questionnaire had an approximate timeline for those who might be called to serve.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Still plenty unknown about this, but a fierce legal fight would likely ensue and the drug companies should be able to win in court.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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There were unsung heroes throughout the lineup for Toronto.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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TikTok trend reveals the unsung heroes of vacation planning Are seat assignment fees a scam?—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Those no-name machines in hotels or corner stores often come with inflated fees and terrible exchange rates.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
28 Apr. 2025
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That may be frustrating for casual fans who tune in only during the NCAA Tournament to see bracket busters and no-name teams pull off upsets.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The law at stake might also seem relatively unimportant.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 May 2025
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Protect your time and use something like the Eisenhower Matrix to let go of nonurgent or unimportant activities.—
Denise Russo,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Starting from a relatively obscure blog, Yarvin has emerged as one of the most prominent critics of ...—
Fred Bauer,
National Review,
10 May 2025
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What historical and cultural circumstances lead a language down such obscure paths?—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Her brother Tyler’s bedroom, facing the front of the house, is now unrecognizable.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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Winged reptiles flew above armored sea creatures, and the planet looked unrecognizable compared to modern day.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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To know all the actors, famous to unfamous.—
Daniel Vaillancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2022
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But during this break in the action, a camera scanning courtside spotted Kobe, pleasantly inhabited by an almost unfamous happiness, teaching his daughter about the game.—
Matt Sullivan,
Vulture,
29 June 2021
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpopular. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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