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Recent Examples of unpopular
Such independence, the thinking goes, gives it freedom to make unpopular moves that are necessary for the economy’s long-term health.
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Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Adams, a moderate Democrat who ran for reelection in 2025 as an independent, remained deeply unpopular throughout his four years in the Gracie Mansion.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
The pragmatic playbook The playbook for successful candidates is to oppose the deeply unpopular establishment, but not at the expense of practically pursuing solutions to our problems.
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
Trump suggested the government shutdown made Republicans unpopular and gave weight to the Democratic victories.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
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Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Adams, a moderate Democrat who ran for reelection in 2025 as an independent, remained deeply unpopular throughout his four years in the Gracie Mansion.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
The pragmatic playbook The playbook for successful candidates is to oppose the deeply unpopular establishment, but not at the expense of practically pursuing solutions to our problems.
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
Trump suggested the government shutdown made Republicans unpopular and gave weight to the Democratic victories.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopular
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First, the Bonus Jonas climbed off the stage and walked through the crowd while singing an unrecognized song to the audience.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Nov. 2025
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The latter was embodied flawlessly by Rhea Seehorn, seemingly emerging as far more than every TV critic’s favorite unrecognized actor.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025
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The cause of the fire is still unknown.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chairs Vintage chairs are another unsung hero lurking in most charity shops.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here are six Chicago Bears players who could become unsung heroes if Ben Johnson's team were to make a playoff run.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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And two no-names who could post strong numbers this week are Saints WR Devaughn Vele versus the Jets and Detroit WR Isaac TeSlaa versus Pittsburgh.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
21 Dec. 2025
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But the movie cannot shed his woolly energy, which puts any no-name side character at risk of dropping an impassioned soliloquy about some heretofore-unexamined personal drama.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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The other thing to remember in order to avoid writer’s block is the fact that money is unimportant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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So don’t be constantly absorbed in your phone, for one, which can make others feel unimportant.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
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Gardenia x daruma is an obscure dwarf hybrid that is hardy down to 20 degrees and, planted on its own, grows no more than three feet tall with small flowers and leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement The Epstein case is yet another reminder of how power can both obscure harm and suppress the voices of survivors.—
Mónica Ramírez,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps soon the holiday will become unrecognizable from its former iteration, especially as the people who remember its origins adapt to new cultures or pass away.—
Andrew Fedorov,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
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This past February, for example, the comedian looked genuinely unrecognizable as a brunette.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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To know all the actors, famous to unfamous.—
Daniel Vaillancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2022
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpopular. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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