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Gamine Cut Similar to Josephine Baker, gamine cuts have been seen on actresses like Taylor Russell and Zoe Kravitz, with this specific look being popularized by a 1950s Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday.
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Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
The term was popularized by Boston Red Sox slugger George Scott.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Puss in Boots from Shrek 2 (2004) and beyond
This lovable, swashbuckling cat originated centuries ago in literature, but he has been popularized in recent years thanks to the Shrek franchise.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
This classic name derives from Louis, but was also popularized by Louisa May Alcott.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
The term was popularized by Boston Red Sox slugger George Scott.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Puss in Boots from Shrek 2 (2004) and beyond
This lovable, swashbuckling cat originated centuries ago in literature, but he has been popularized in recent years thanks to the Shrek franchise.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
This classic name derives from Louis, but was also popularized by Louisa May Alcott.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms 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
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Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.—
Leon Neyfakh,
Slate Magazine,
2 June 2017
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Musicians can develop dystonias from overusing certain body parts such as violinists who develop dystonia in their hands or trumpet players who develop dystonia in their lips.—
Indu Subramanian,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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The word timeless can sometimes be overused in fashion, but this is that word in action.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Of course, dark-skinned Black women are historically stereotyped as aggressive even though Doechii’s urgent asks are relatively inoffensive in the grand scheme of celebrity misbehavior.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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With as many as six generations participating in today’s workforce, employers need to avoid leaning too far into the preferences of one generation over another or stereotyping workers by age.—
Jim Pauley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The couple’s recent red-carpet appearance with their kids at Pompeo’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony was a rare one, and I, for one, kind of love that their family life is the antithesis of overexposed.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 May 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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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularize. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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