UNPOPULARITY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

unpopularity

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as in anonymity

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Recent Examples of unpopularity Notable Meta had previously made an attempt at creating a similar class of nonvoting stock for Zuckerberg in 2017, but had to scrap it because of its unpopularity with investors. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The president plays a significant role in both of these races, with Georgia Democrats working to tie their Republican opponents to Trump's unpopularity and policies on the economy and war with Iran. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 James’ move underscores the growing unpopularity of the administration’s tariff strategy, especially among the country’s heavy manufacturing hubs. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Trump has largely steered clear of political battlegrounds in his travels so far, focusing on red states and friendly crowds at a moment when Republicans worry that his unpopularity could drag down the party. — Sagar Meghani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 The researchers wrote that his unpopularity is part of the reason Republicans are doing poorly up and down the ticket. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Republicans have roughly $1 billion for the midterms, but Trump’s unpopularity, cost concerns and the war in Iran have heightened fears of sweeping losses. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 On Tuesday at the United Nations, CNN's Kaitlin Collins stood with other journalists and shouted a question about the unpopularity of the war in Iran. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 The political costs will be calculated in November’s midterm congressional elections, with Republicans facing increasing headwinds from the war’s unpopularity. — Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The attackers were identified as Firas and Hamouda al-Ja’aba, two men from Hebron affiliated with Hamas, an Israeli security official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of a sensitive investigation.

— Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Doing so might be impossible, given the anonymity of ballots.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of anonymity

Noun

Many voters thank him for pulling Serbia from economic obscurity and orchestrating a period of sustained modernisation including new highways, railways, schools and hospitals.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
In lieu of industry success, Hall spent large chunks of the past three decades living, performing, and otherwise working in obscurity in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and other parts of East Asia.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscurity

Noun

Written and directed by Lissette Feliciano, Iron Jane follows Janie John (González), who, after a childhood shaped by neglect and invisibility, is pulled into a world that finally sees her, where pain is power and bodies are built, not born.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
The invisibility offered a protective cloak, allowing his existential confessionals to develop free of the expectations placed upon Sage Elsesser, pro skateboarder.

— Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of invisibility

Noun

De Palma’s sequence followed that moment with an eerie silence, the only sound that of the clanking empty bucket, before all hell breaks loose.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
There are years of desire, wilting in silence, or the frenzied rhythm of regret.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of silence

Noun

Beyond that, Jack was such an overwhelmingly powerful figure, not simply politically but emotionally, that everything else faded into insignificance.

— Laurence Leamer, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
The rooms were part of Kusama’s ongoing exploration of self-obliteration and her career-long ambition to create work that provokes a keen awareness of both one’s individual insignificance and place in the wider cosmic system.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of insignificance

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Aaron Nkrumah, wing, 6-5, Tennessee State My favorite total out-of-nowhere guy, Nkrumah is one of only four American college players to make my top 75 despite not playing in a Power 5 conference, and unlike the others, his alma mater isn’t even a mid-major.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Little Rock advances with an out-of-nowhere comeback that leads to an 85-83 double-overtime victory over Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

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