A POP Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

a pop

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for each one We found a food truck selling ice cream cones for $2 a pop.

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Recent Examples of a pop The story of Labubu, the plush toy that became a pop culture icon and fashion accessory. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 Rarely does a pop album so deftly lay bare the trickery of pop albums, while remaining a compelling pop album in its own right. — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026 For those who experienced his rise in real time (and, frankly, many at SoFi probably had, based on their millennial look), Jay has been a pop impresario, a cultural touchstone who helped graft hip-hop culture onto the mainstream. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 Beauty brand Glow Recipe was set to host a pop-up on October 24 and 25, but announced on Instagram on Wednesday that the activation will not proceed as planned. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 American Apparel is preparing for a return to retail under parent company Gildan, starting with a pop-up experience in Los Angeles from Friday to Sunday as the brand looks to reconnect with consumers. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 The medallions go back to the 1937 Haas Act, which also created the yellow taxi medallions, purchased from the city at the outset for $10 a pop, with the ability to hold it forever or sell it. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 Perry suggests blending overripe pears and freezing the liquid in ice cube trays to later add them to cocktails or other beverages for a pop of flavor. — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Despite acclaim from critics and peers in the industry, Sloan eventually lost the drive to become a pop star herself. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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