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Recent Examples of semipopular Bloomberg’s images, in paid-for spots on meme accounts, are not really spreading; apart from a semipopular parody post that mocks the former mayor, there have been no major copy-pastes of his template. —
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2020
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semipopular
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Maine lawmakers this week approved a moratorium on data centers larger than 20 megawatts — the first statewide ban of its kind in the country.— Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
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Consultancy Greysparks highlighted that more than 81% of private credit assets under management sit at firms that also run private equity funds, underscoring how concentrated the market is among large private capital managers.— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Acclaimed Barcelona interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán was responsible for the interior spaces and he was clearly inspired by the legend of the hotel and some of its most famous guests, including Picasso, Mata Hari, Dalí, Lorca, and Hemingway.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Music zines often had the same format, columns from semi-famous punks, interviews with up-and-coming bands, record reviews, and, always shunted to the back, zine reviews.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Part of the problem is that his influence is so huge; the Canadian singer known as the Weeknd has become one of the most popular performers in the world with his moody, artful update of Jackson’s music.— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Santa Monica city officials acknowledged that a change of shopping habits and safety concerns has hurt the popular shopping center.— Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese Communist Party is resurrecting one of its favorite complaints against the Japanese government, decrying officials’ routine visit to a shrine honoring dead soldiers of World War II.— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Glow by Daye Satin Bonnets is an Allure-editor favorite and comes in a number of cute colors and patterns.— Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Amid widespread reconsideration of prominent people accused of wrongdoing, some wondered whether Jackson might disappear from playlists.— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Jennifer Hudson, Judge Reinhold, Tracy Morgan and Kenan Thompson were among the prominent entertainers, comedians and actors who stepped out to celebrate Murphy at AFI's event.— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
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Last week, when he was asked about the high ticket prices for the Knicks’ first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Mamdani jokingly pointed to a notorious New York sports villain.— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The intersection is part of a notorious traffic bottleneck that can delay westbound rush hour motorists 15 minutes a day or more, but the house stands slightly above the road and drivers in heavy stop-and-go congestion rarely seem to notice it.— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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This recognition honors exceptional school leaders across the South Bay for outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to student success.— Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.— Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Semipopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/semipopular. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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