1
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
an actor who was popular in the 1970s
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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
However, the empty weight guidelines published by China effectively excluded the highly popular Boeing MAX series airplanes.
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
One example of a more budget-friendly and yet still popular product sold by the company is its lip oil.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Wicked is simultaneously a campy parody and a corruption of Baum’s popular story.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
Amazon is offering the popular Furbo 360 dog camera for just $130, while the Oneisall Clippers are only $25.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
One example of a more budget-friendly and yet still popular product sold by the company is its lip oil.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Wicked is simultaneously a campy parody and a corruption of Baum’s popular story.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
Amazon is offering the popular Furbo 360 dog camera for just $130, while the Oneisall Clippers are only $25.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps not coincidentally, by the time the first season ended, Tulsa King had become less of a lighthearted dramedy — about an old-fashioned New York crime boss way out of his element — and more of a conventional crime drama with betrayals, gunfights, and brooding regrets.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Drone fleets are impractical if not impossible to shoot down with conventional projectiles.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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During the intermissions, the composer, frail and racked with pain, remained sitting in the general manager’s box.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Probably best known as the longtime Dior executive who developed its fine jewelry and watch division, Nicolas has also worked at Cartier and Sotheby’s before becoming general manager of Printemps’ flagship Haussmann store in 2021.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the democratic party puts its best foot forward with the Democratic National Convention starting Monday, economic strategists have already begun analyzing party platforms.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024
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Since those changes the region has remained on edge, governed by a New Delhi appointed administrator and run by bureaucrats with no democratic credentials.Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024
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But, even with the subscriptions, the X20 is an affordable way to get reliable Wi-Fi.Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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The main attraction is the very affordable final costs of hair transplants.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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In previous Black Fridays, Hulu offered viewers subscriptions for as cheap as 99 cents, while Max gave people six months of streaming for just $2.99 monthly.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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But contending with the tsunami of cheaper, fraudulent art is just one challenge in a world where Native artists must navigate a knot of sellers, dealers, museum operators and other gatekeepers who have long tried to define Native art, pushing artists to make what sells.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Fans can scan a QR code located on the wrapper and vote for their favorite sandwich, helping select the ultimate contest winner.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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One of my favorite authors and former Navy SEAL Jacko Wilkins says: The only path to freedom of any kind is discipline.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another risk is getting worse sleep than usual, which affects mood, alertness, and performance the next day.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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The smaller sensors means less light intake, so all four lenses require night mode more than usual.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Popular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popular. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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