He was popularly believed to have magical powers. Amongst, or by, most people. A popular holiday resort; a popular person; She is very popular with children. Liked by most people. Common, general, standard, widespread, prevailing, stock, Starling Casino current, public, conventional, universal, prevalent, ubiquitous the popular misconception that dinosaurs were all lumbering giants common rare, unusual, uncommon, infrequent
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