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Recent Examples of popularize
The parenting style popularized by Millennials has received criticism from older generations who argue parents are too permissive with their children.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Islanders coach and Hall-of-Fame netminder Patrick Roy became an innovator in Colorado by popularizing the trend of pulling his goalie early, but this seemed unconventional even for him.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
Musk has had great success popularizing electric vehicles and building new rockets (though many still debate his direct involvement in the engineering).
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
The rosary, dating back to the Middle Ages and popularized in the 16th century, remains one of Christianity's most recognizable symbols—whether held by the faithful, hanging from monks' belts, or draped around rearview mirrors.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Islanders coach and Hall-of-Fame netminder Patrick Roy became an innovator in Colorado by popularizing the trend of pulling his goalie early, but this seemed unconventional even for him.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
Musk has had great success popularizing electric vehicles and building new rockets (though many still debate his direct involvement in the engineering).
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
The rosary, dating back to the Middle Ages and popularized in the 16th century, remains one of Christianity's most recognizable symbols—whether held by the faithful, hanging from monks' belts, or draped around rearview mirrors.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popularize
Verb
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His versions were full-blooded, with lush strings and reasonably large orchestras — and, purists alleged — vulgarizing distortions.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
28 Oct. 2019
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Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.—
Leon Neyfakh,
Slate Magazine,
2 June 2017
Verb
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Pros: Great for type 3 and 4 hair, has nourishing oils Cons: May dry out hair if overused Key Ingredients: Green tea, aloe Size: 7.8 oz.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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Prioritizing Style Over Substance Avoid prioritizing style over substance—like overusing industry jargon or relying too much on emojis.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The result is a stunning look at Black suffering and Black joy, and how a group of people who have been stereotyped as avoiding water actually have a deep and meaningful history with the ocean.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
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Employers assume late-career professionals are more expensive due to the additional experience, and some may stereotype them as less adaptable.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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When a player like McKinstry begins receiving everyday at-bats, there is a risk of that player getting overexposed — too many miles on the Cadillac.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Today’s fashion can sometimes feel overexposed: Fewer looks are being produced, and those that arrive simultaneously online, in editorials and advertising, and on the red carpet tend to garner more attention than anything else.—
Amanda Harlech,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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