crowd pleaser
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of crowd pleaser
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Quick to cook and big on flavor, these Korean tacos from chef Peter Cho are an easy crowd pleaser.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
McIlroy called his choice of sticky toffee pudding a "crowd pleaser" but said he had had most fun selecting the wine.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
At least director James Griffiths’ “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” a major crowd pleaser, will be in theaters by the end of the next month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025
“And it's a reliable crowd pleaser that turns out delicious every single time.”
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2024
He’s a crowd pleaser, considering how much he tells us to applaud ourselves for our accomplishments.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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