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(of a person) Liked or admired by the majority of people
“He was a popular figure among the football fraternity.”
(of a belief or attitude) Held by the majority of public
“Contrary to popular belief, the tomato is actually a fruit and not a vegetable.”
(of political activity) Participated in by a large part of the public rather than driven by politicians or political parties
“The drive for independence was a popular movement that occurred annually.”
(of cultural activities or products) Designed with the intention to suit the taste of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals
“As a work of popular science it is exemplary.”
All-encompassing after everything considered
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
Marked by accolades, or having favorable opportunities
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles
Not highly intellectual or cultured
Widely known, especially in a positive way
Of or relating to current affairs
Unanimous or undivided
Being the object of love
Reasonable or low in cost or price
(of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable
In or using the vernacular
(of a question or subject) Being of current or continuing interest and importance
Record breaking
Of, relating to, catering for, or visited by tourists
Of or belonging to the folk
Treated or regarded with partiality
To be within the social circle of
Related to the (or any) city
Not of the elite, of the peasantry or working-class
Selling in greater quantities than others of same same kind
Concerned with or engaged in commerce
Characteristic of, or related to, a particular nation
Midway between extremes of size, amount, or degree
Easily acquirable or used
Well received
Something that is currently fashionable
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