unpopularity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopularity
Noun
  • Now, the Trump administration intends to apply the penalties retroactively for up to five years—a move that could lead to fines exceeding $1 million, according to Reuters, which spoke to a senior official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss confidential plans.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Those staff members have been furloughed until later in the year, the state of their future contracts unclear, according to a NOAA staffer speaking on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution.
    Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Where cost per ton, energy inputs, and integration pathways will decide who wins contracts from Microsoft and Stripe — and who fades into obscurity.
    Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • While many frontier towns have faded into obscurity, Pray still has its own zip code—59865—thanks to this working government service.
    Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This silence, in turn, helps contribute to a lack of significant action — both individually and socially, the researchers argue.
    Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
  • No person or public official should be targeted because of their faith, and no community should wonder whether such acts will be met with silence.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Without that, you'd be relegated to insignificance.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The most enduring symbol of that series: Manu Ginobili at age 36, weaving his way through traffic in Game 5, giving a stiff-arm to 2013 tormentor Ray Allen before exploding for an out-of-nowhere dunk on Chris Bosh.
    Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 18 May 2020
  • While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of-nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices.
    Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 13 May 2020
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“Unpopularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpopularity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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