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popularize

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as in to vulgarize

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Recent Examples of popularize Keurig’s new single-serve coffee machine delivers the same convenience that helped popularize its appliances but without the use of recyclable pods made from plastic and aluminum. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 As the author of A Theory of Semiotics (1976) and Semiotics and the Philosophy of Language (1984), Eco did more than any other scholar to establish and popularize the field in his home country. — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 The successful release proved that Linkin Park was here to stay, and also that the nu metal subgenre the band helped popularize at the turn of the century was not done ruling the airwaves. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Of course it’s also known for its authentic dishes that helped popularize Mexican food in the area and its strong margaritas. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 27 Aug. 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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There are a handful of very effective jump scares, especially early on, but Cregger wisely doesn’t overuse them.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
But 1984 is continuously overused by fans as evidence of what the program can achieve.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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Despite being more prevalent now than ever, Chinese cuisine is still at times stereotyped or devalued.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
This phenomenon was most prominently displayed after George Floyd's death in 2020, when police officers were stereotyped across the country and the Black murder rate saw a 2,500-victim increase from the year before.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 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

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