unpopularity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopularity
Noun
  • The case also prompted the resignation of a top supervisor in the U.S. attorney's office in Nashville, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
  • The person requested anonymity to disclose private matters.
    Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Functionally identical, either one of the rovers could have made the voyage to Mars, but one of them was bound to become the famous face of the mission, while the other was destined to be left behind in obscurity.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2025
  • After operating in obscurity, casting directors are finally getting recognition in the form of an Oscar.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The president announced the surprise call after days of silence following a series of drone attacks Ukraine launched against Russian airfields in Serbia on Sunday.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • On Friday, Swift announced her ownership of the master recordings after months of social media silence.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Never have 59 rebounds carried such insignificance.
    Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
  • On Friday, Arteta insisted the Everton game would not fade into insignificance, but a weakened Arsenal team left Merseyside after a 1-1 draw knowing that Liverpool need a maximum of 11 points from their final eight games to become champions.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The most enduring symbol of that series: Manu Ginobili at age 36, weaving his way through traffic in Game 5, giving a stiff-arm to 2013 tormentor Ray Allen before exploding for an out-of-nowhere dunk on Chris Bosh.
    Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 18 May 2020
  • While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of-nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices.
    Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 13 May 2020
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“Unpopularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpopularity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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