Definition of bandwagonnext
as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood cleanup

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Recent Examples of bandwagon Finally, Teo says Ethereal’s success stems in part from sticking to early-stage startups and resisting the temptation to jump on bandwagons. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 4 May 2026 The Liberty bandwagon, the only one on the schedule, is ready for boarding. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026 Jumping on the Treefort bandwagon, other unofficial events happened, too, at other Boise spots. Michael Deeds may 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026 Now the Michigan native might be able to storm through NASCAR’s fan base, welcoming new members of his bandwagon along the way. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandwagon
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Noun
  • Washington continued to ignore them in the recent campaign.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • Officials said Lee’s arrest followed a nearly six-month campaign to locate him and the children.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The tiered design is complemented by a functional front button placket for easy customization, and the billowy sleeves add movement.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
  • Opt for the signature Polynesian massage, which mimics soothing wave-like movements from head to toe.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Some Republicans eye exit from Capitol Hill Greg Gianforte, the chair of the Republican Governors Association, is the man leading the GOP's crusade to occupy more state governors' mansions.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • His crusade ended in gunfire at a Day of the Dead festival, turning Manzo into a martyr figure and symbol against corruption.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The retailer’s Simmer & Stir line — which includes pasta servers and other cookware tools — is part of a broader push to make the kitchen aisle feel less budget bin and more housewares department.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
  • Add a serious, well-past-due modernization push, processing capacity, storage, precision farming, EU-standard systems, and total capital needs plausibly rise to $90-100 billion.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

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“Bandwagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandwagon. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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