popular
Favored by many
Popular describes what many people like, know, or participate in.
A popular song gets heavy airplay; a popular kid has many friends; a popular destination attracts crowds.
The word can also mean "of the people" rather than elite or specialized: popular culture, popular vote, popular uprising.
Something done by popular demand responds to widespread request.
One who is treasured
- favoriteMost liked option
- admiredRegarded with approval
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
- well-likedFavorably regarded by others
preferred · adored · crowd-pleaser · fan-favorite · appealing · endearing · lovable · likable
Widely recognized public figure
- starLuminous astronomical object
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
megastar · luminary · well-known · renowned · distinguished · eminent · illustrious · acclaimed
Currently gaining widespread attention
- memeShared online humor
- hashtagLabeled link for posts
- buzzContinuous low drone
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
shareable · likes · followers · retweet · influencer · content-creator · algorithm · feed
For widespread commercial sale
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- chart-toppingRanking first in sales
bestselling · radio-friendly · prime-time · box-office · crowd-pleasing · universal · accessible · multiplex
Currently in style
- stylishFashionably elegant
- hipFashionable or pelvic joint
- chicTasteful, current flair
- trendsetterOne who initiates styles
cool · hot · happening · buzzy · must-have · sought-after · in-demand · desirable
Common people as political base
- people'sCommunal ownership marker
- democraticGovernment by the people
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
- everymanOrdinary representative person
working-class · blue-collar · folk · vernacular · colloquial · accessible · egalitarian · bottom-up
Fashionable exclusive group
- cliqueExclusive social group
- statusOne's relative position
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- belongingState of fitting in
inclusion · schoolyard · cafeteria · homecoming · reputation
beloved
One who is treasured
well-liked · preferred · adored · crowd-pleaser · fan-favorite · appealing · endearing · lovable · likable · relatable
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
superstar · megastar · luminary · well-known · renowned · distinguished · eminent · illustrious · acclaimed · prominent
trending
Currently gaining widespread attention
sensation · shareable · likes · followers · retweet · influencer · content-creator · algorithm · feed · engagement
mass-market
For widespread commercial sale
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
chart-topping · bestselling · radio-friendly · prime-time · box-office · crowd-pleasing · universal · accessible · multiplex · pop-culture
fashionable
Currently in style
trendsetter · cool · hot · happening · buzzy · must-have · sought-after · in-demand · desirable · coveted
grassroots
Common people as political base
- people'sCommunal ownership marker
- democraticGovernment by the people
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
everyman · working-class · blue-collar · folk · vernacular · colloquial · accessible · egalitarian · bottom-up
in-crowd
Fashionable exclusive group
- cliqueExclusive social group
- statusOne's relative position
- acceptanceConsent to receive
belonging · inclusion · schoolyard · cafeteria · homecoming · reputation
- Popularityfame, famous, trending, viral, hit
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- trail descriptionsscenic, rugged, challenging, steep, rocky
- travel adjectivesscenic, exotic, adventurous, luxurious, remote
- trendstrends, trend, fad, craze, rage
- crowd pleaserscrowd pleaser, encores, crowd favorite, standing ovations, fan favorite
popularunknown
Not yet discovered
obscure · anonymous · nameless · unheard-of · unrecognized
popularrare
Seldom found or seen
uncommon · unusual · unfashionable · out of fashion · out
- popular beliefsViews held by masses
- native populationOriginal residents of place
- popular kidsSocially dominant students
- popular opinionWidely held belief
- popular voteTotal of citizen votes
- popular cultureMainstream societal trends
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