How to Use popular in a Sentence
popular
adjective- He is a popular guy in school.
- They have names that were popular a century ago.
- That is a very popular misconception.
- Spicy foods have become increasingly popular.
- Her theories are popular among social scientists.
- The word “groovy” was popular in the 1960s but it's outdated now.
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Food tours are among the most popular.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The site is popular with rock climbers.
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Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Such is the case with many popular fish like trout, bass, perch.
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Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
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Since then, waves of popular protests have been crushed.
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Lee Keath,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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What’s the name of a popular Irish dance move?
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Nicole Harris,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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The shift is not just that short dramas are popular.
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Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Some of the most popular snack brands are now cheaper.
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Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As one of the most popular brands in the game, this drop will be in high demand.
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Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Brunch is popular for their chilaquiles and steak huevos rancheros.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Black-eyed peas, white hominy, and green tomatoes give this popular dip a unique take.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
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The race is so popular that it is broadcast on the radio, a first.
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Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Oct. 2022
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Cleveland won the popular vote three times.
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Jacob Lane The Chicago Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Bee will compile them and see which ones are most popular.
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Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Or you might be involved with someone else who is popular.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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That’s one of the main reasons spring has been the most popular season to buy a home.
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Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2024
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Plus, don’t miss out on a popular Dyson hair tool with a rare discount.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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These popular picks are now on sale at Amazon, too.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Summer is here, which means cropped styles are a popular pick for warmer weather.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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This popular straight-shaft gas trimmer is lightweight and easy to use.
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Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Restaurant gift cards are the most popular, making up one-third of those sales.
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Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
26 Dec. 2023
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One of their most popular events, Operaoke, draws a large crowd.
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oregonlive,
12 June 2023
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If a peptide stack is popular among weight lifters, who’s to say which peptide did what?
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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And then assume a 72-month or six-year car loan, the most popular term.
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Susan Tompor,
Detroit Free Press,
10 Oct. 2024
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Music docs seem popular these days.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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