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Recent Examples of unpopular
This idea, unsurprisingly, was unpopular among the Giants who were drafted out of high school — Webb included.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Unfortunately, that has proven unpopular over time and my departure is a consequence of that.
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Chris Tye,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
That political independence has enabled the Fed to make decisions that might be unpopular in the short term, but that have the best interests of the US economy in mind for the long term.
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Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The sports question has become a political cudgel for Republicans with an eye on growing divisions among Democrats over stances on certain transgender issues that polls show are unpopular with a majority of voters.
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Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unpopular
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Unfortunately, that has proven unpopular over time and my departure is a consequence of that.
—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
That political independence has enabled the Fed to make decisions that might be unpopular in the short term, but that have the best interests of the US economy in mind for the long term.
—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The sports question has become a political cudgel for Republicans with an eye on growing divisions among Democrats over stances on certain transgender issues that polls show are unpopular with a majority of voters.
—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopular
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What often goes unrecognized is that disability does not diminish intelligence, ambition or capability.
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Expecting Women To Perform Emotional Labor Women are often expected to organize celebrations, mentor new employees, mediate conflicts, and provide emotional support—all tasks that benefit organizations but often go unrecognized in promotion decisions.
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The Forest Service reports the herd’s origins are unknown, noting it may be linked to mustang drives between Owens Valley and Nevada.
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The international team, led by researchers at Aalto University, combined machine learning with quantum physics calculations to identify two previously unknown superconductors, YRu3B2 and LuRu3B2.
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An unsung suburb of Houston, the city is named for nearby Rice University.
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Coveted within the Leeward Antilles, Curaçao remains an unsung sanctuary of natural beauty and wildlife.
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Of those, over 426,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates.
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Of those, over 426,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates.
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Some photos have subtle variations, while others include figures who may have been deemed unimportant at the time.
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This isn't because taxes were unimportant, but because the Declaration aimed to build a case for independence, not a comprehensive historical record.
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Intentionally vague and obscure, the Daodejing would go on to inspire various interpretations ranging from philosophical reflections to how to realize the Dao in everyday practice.
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The end of legal slavery in New York should not be an obscure historical fact.
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True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
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In preparation for their upcoming nuptials, Swift and Kelce have reportedly transformed Madison Square Garden into an unrecognizable venue complete with purple carpet.
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Early in his career, Tillmans began shooting for the British street style magazine i-D, creating portraits of the famous and unfamous, while also documenting club life and gay culture.
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Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring.
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpopular. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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