1
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
an actor who was popular in the 1970s
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2
as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the popular custom of exchanging greeting cards during the holiday season
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
popular opinion on that issue has changed dramatically over the years
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as in democratic
of, relating to, or favoring political democracy
a truly popular revolution, not one that replaced one dictatorship with another
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as in affordable
being within the financial means of most people
from their inception, DVDs were designed to be sold directly to consumers at popular prices
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as in cheap
costing little
we also have the popular models, for those who prefer not to invest too much in a new TV
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Recent Examples of popular
But last year, the 171-year-old building that housed the popular bar was torn down weeks after the 2024 running of the parade.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
For now, the popular set and plenty of other bundles are up to 30% off.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2025
True branding strength comes from owning your narrative—not just following what’s popular.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
As to the long term value, the market for props fluctuates like any collectible, depending on factors like scarcity, desirability, salience and memorability of the movie in today’s popular culture and dynamics within an auction itself.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
For now, the popular set and plenty of other bundles are up to 30% off.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2025
True branding strength comes from owning your narrative—not just following what’s popular.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
As to the long term value, the market for props fluctuates like any collectible, depending on factors like scarcity, desirability, salience and memorability of the movie in today’s popular culture and dynamics within an auction itself.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popular
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Arquette is said to be playing a record label boss, Skarsgard as a fashionable European creative and Mullen as xcx’s personal assistant.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zara and Eugenie, who turns 35 later this month, sported coordinating outfits with burgundy hues for the fashionable day out and posed together for a picture.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Until Alcaraz’s arrival on loan from Flamengo early last month, the squad was severely lacking in conventional No 10s.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rotis made with conventional American whole wheat flour tend to be chewy, with barely any puff, and verge on bitter.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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The governor, a Greenwich Democrat and fiscal moderate, also has had both education and general government aid in his crosshairs in recent years, CCM charges.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Last season, the Royals inducted Jackson alongside former general managers Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sinema’s posts are another sign of the fracture in the Democratic party’s approach to legislative measures.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday night, overcoming Democratic opposition to approve the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Modern solutions offer enterprise-level capabilities at more affordable prices.—
Srinagesh Vitthanala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The housing projects purchased will be converted to affordable housing and worker dormitories.—
John Liu,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Read: The cost of avoiding microplastics In the mid-1990s, China emerged as the principal destination for used cups, straws, and the like; the country’s growing manufacturing sector was eager to make use of cheap, recycled raw plastic.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Seeds are also cheaper than purchasing young plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite its popularity, Lululemon has been able to keep some secrets under wraps, including a little corner of the brand’s site that features some of our favorite pieces for special prices.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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The former sherry bomb of a whiskey was not my favorite, but the the previous 10- and 12-year-old expressions were absolutely fantastic.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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What seemed clear and achievable on January 1 may feel different now that life has picked up its usual pace.—
Michael Held,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The acquisition of Wiz is expected to close in 2026, subject to usual closing conditions including regulatory approvals, according to Google.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Popular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popular. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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