popular demand
noun
: a request made by or a desire shared by many people
Because of popular demand, the restaurant has published a cookbook of favorite recipes.
The show will continue for another week due to popular demand.
The circus will be back by popular demand later this summer.
Examples of popular demand in a Sentence
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But ever since, the theater chain has seen popular demand for popcorn vessels in the shape of everything from Thor’s hammer to Willy Wonka’s hat.
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 23 June 2024
Back by popular demand, the series is set to return to NBC for a second season this fall.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 14 June 2024
But audiences loved it (critics too), and FX decided to bring it back by popular demand, renewing the series for what looks to be two additional seasons.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The fact that it was held over in theaters for months by popular demand?
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024
Due to popular demand, Salt & Straw has brought back an oldie but goodie.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
In recent months, Xavi also finalized a deal with WME and announced his first U.S.-based tour, which has already been expanded to include additional dates due to popular demand.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
Chicken al Pastor, first introduced in March 2023, is being brought back by popular demand.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
The doughnut – which is an Original Glazed Doughnut made green – is back by popular demand and will be available both individually and by the dozen.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
Angela Yang, NBC News, 23 June 2024
Back by popular demand, the series is set to return to NBC for a second season this fall.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 14 June 2024
But audiences loved it (critics too), and FX decided to bring it back by popular demand, renewing the series for what looks to be two additional seasons.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The fact that it was held over in theaters for months by popular demand?
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024
Due to popular demand, Salt & Straw has brought back an oldie but goodie.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
In recent months, Xavi also finalized a deal with WME and announced his first U.S.-based tour, which has already been expanded to include additional dates due to popular demand.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
Chicken al Pastor, first introduced in March 2023, is being brought back by popular demand.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
The doughnut – which is an Original Glazed Doughnut made green – is back by popular demand and will be available both individually and by the dozen.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Popular demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popular%20demand. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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