unpopularity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopularity
Noun
  • Also of note: The Beavers don’t have much NIL money compared to other top-10 programs, according to multiple sources inside and outside the program who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
    Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • The woman shared her story under the condition of anonymity and took the stand under the name Mia and was identified as Victim-4.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • His sister’s rationale for sticking with Malassezia was that the name’s obscurity would shield it from scrutiny.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 May 2025
  • Less visible are the civil rights struggles its Asian American community fought to attain. State of play: Though figures like Wong Kim Ark have received more attention in recent years, there are still a plethora who remain in obscurity.
    Shawna Chen, Axios, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • And then there’s the quiet stuff—travel, visuals, conversations, even silence.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • Lincoln County Schools spokesperson Shanti Clancy said the moment of silence gives board members and attendees the opportunity for a personal prayer or reflection and is respectful of diverse beliefs.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Another message from Bondi also got under Murphy's skin — not because of its importance, but its insignificance.
    Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 20 Mar. 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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