Thesaurus results for POPULARIZE

popularize

verb

Definition of popularize

as in to vulgarize

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Recent Examples of popularize These platforms are also reportedly targeting college campuses with aggressive marketing, sponsoring college clubs and paying student influencers to popularize them with peers. — Emily Stack, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 The timeless, effortlessly cool silhouette has been hot for decades; Jennifer Aniston helped popularize it in the ‘90s and, yes, is still wearing it today. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 That idea is fairly commonplace now—but that’s because Perel helped popularize it. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Columbia University mathematician Joan Birman helped to popularize the question about 60 years ago. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for popularize

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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

Definition of vulgarize

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According to cleaning expert Scott Schrader, there are any number of cleaning errors that can cause damage or pose potential health risks, from overusing products to poor ventilation.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
While the analogy may be slightly overused, the challenge is that oil still needs to be refined into a useful end product.

— Guy Courtin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of overuse

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But cultural myths and urban legends have also stereotyped them into Halloween mascots, demonic beings and carriers of diseases.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The last, written shortly after George Floyd’s death, implored people to listen to state-champion basketball coach Mike Bethea — a black man urging the public not to stereotype cops.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of stereotype

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Imai had pitched twice in the previous 19 days, occupying a roster spot while leaving his fellow relievers overexposed.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
While some use leverage strategically, many are overexposed, risking severe losses when markets inevitably correct, proving even good ideas can fail without surviving volatility.

— Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of overexpose

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