unpopularity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopularity
Noun
  • An executive at a major U.S. sportsbook operator, speaking on the condition of anonymity earlier this year, said tribal groups might be the strongest potential deterrent to Kalshi’s growth because of their ability to act in unison to defend their legal gaming rights.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
  • The adjustment introduced a nuance meant to provide more flexibility to the commitment, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private considerations.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • For too long, your culture has been shrouded in obscurity, and even shame.
    Kira Garcia, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
  • The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel Photo: Courtesy of Tribeca Festival How did a 1970s British soccer star disappear without a trace at the peak of his career and, years later, end up managing a down-at-the-heels West Hollywood motel in obscurity?
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Biden, a Catholic, visited later in the afternoon, walking up to the velvet rope in front of the caskets, making the sign of the cross, and spending a few moments by himself in silence.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
  • Iran supreme leader claims ‘victory’ in first public comments Khamenei’s silence since the war began had sparked intense speculation as to his whereabouts.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Never have 59 rebounds carried such insignificance.
    Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
  • On Friday, Arteta insisted the Everton game would not fade into insignificance, but a weakened Arsenal team left Merseyside after a 1-1 draw knowing that Liverpool need a maximum of 11 points from their final eight games to become champions.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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