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adjective

Definition of popularizednext
as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval a recently popularized hobby among kids

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popularized

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verb

past tense of popularize
as in overused

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popularized
  1. popular
  2. overused
  3. fashionable
  4. favorite
Adjective
  • Here's a look back at some of the most popular Axios listings of the year.
    Brianna Crane, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Based on his experience, simple neoprene cases, like this popular model from Amazon, are the easiest to screen.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of popular
Verb
  • That might not be a good thing The pouches, which have become a convenient option for busy parents, can have several consequences for children if overused, doctors and other experts warn.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Project 2025 says the Antiquities Act of 1906 has been overused and that public lands need to remain open to a wide range of uses.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of overused
Adjective
  • If there is a fashionable way to wear UGGs, J.Lo has tried it.
    Isabel Serra, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
  • During Milan Fashion Week, the Armani Hotel becomes a central hub for the fashionable elite, further highlighting the brand’s enduring influence in both fashion and culture.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Enjoy some of your favorite kitchen brands with discounts up to 72 percent off.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Here are our favorite data visualizations over the past 12 months.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of favorite
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