popularly
Americanadverb
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by the people as a whole; generally; widely.
a fictitious story popularly accepted as true.
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for popular taste; for the general masses of people.
He writes popularly on many subjects.
adverb
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by the public as a whole; generally or widely
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usually; commonly
his full name is Robert, but he is popularly known as Bob
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in a popular manner
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Elon Musk’s rockets-to-AI conglomerate Space Exploration, popularly known as SpaceX, is finally coming to the stock market.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
Questions are being asked about one of the civilians on the leaked list, who has not appeared in court - famous Nollywood actor and director Stanley Amandi, popularly known as "Stan K".
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Shah, popularly known as Balen, is expected to be sworn in as prime minister around midday on Friday.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
Although he can be a popularly gregarious crossover performer, here he suggests a ruler of profound, unflappable dignity, rather than vulnerability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
The 369th, popularly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, fought with the French at Château-Thierry and Belleau Wood, spending 191 days in combat, longer than any other American unit.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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