bandwagon
noun
band·wag·on
ˈband-ˌwa-gən 
often attributive
1
: a usually ornate and high wagon for a band of musicians especially in a circus parade
2
: a popular party, faction, or cause that attracts growing support
—often used in such phrases as jump on the bandwagon
3
: a current or fashionable trend
Synonyms
Examples of bandwagon in a Sentence
tried to get everyone on the bandwagon about forming a neighborhood cleanup
Recent Examples on the Web
Creators who don’t typically post about royals jumped on the bandwagon because of the level of engagement this topic was receiving.
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David Gilbert, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
That’s all starting to change as more and more breweries jump on the NA bandwagon, but A.I. might be able to help supercharge that forward progress.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
The furniture giant known for its annoying construction kits (put the screw where?) and excellent Swedish treats is clamoring atop the precarious fake meat bandwagon with its new Plant Dog.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
Gearing up for EVs—for real Toyota, the world’s top carmaker for four years running, feels vindicated after being widely criticized for not jumping on the EV bandwagon early enough.
—Steve Mollman, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2024
Likewise, Grindr—more commonly known as the go-to destination for LGBTQ+ people looking to hook up—has jumped on the bandwagon.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 7 Mar. 2024
Hop on the bandwagon with Amazon's newest arrival, which has impressively already reached best-seller status.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
Not long after, Ulta jumped on the Truly Organics bandwagon and added its six products in six doors.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
But not everyone is waiting for these kinds of mechanistic insights, let alone definitive clinical data, before jumping on the 40-Hz bandwagon.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2024
David Gilbert, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
That’s all starting to change as more and more breweries jump on the NA bandwagon, but A.I. might be able to help supercharge that forward progress.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
The furniture giant known for its annoying construction kits (put the screw where?) and excellent Swedish treats is clamoring atop the precarious fake meat bandwagon with its new Plant Dog.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
Gearing up for EVs—for real Toyota, the world’s top carmaker for four years running, feels vindicated after being widely criticized for not jumping on the EV bandwagon early enough.
—Steve Mollman, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2024
Likewise, Grindr—more commonly known as the go-to destination for LGBTQ+ people looking to hook up—has jumped on the bandwagon.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 7 Mar. 2024
Hop on the bandwagon with Amazon's newest arrival, which has impressively already reached best-seller status.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
Not long after, Ulta jumped on the Truly Organics bandwagon and added its six products in six doors.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
But not everyone is waiting for these kinds of mechanistic insights, let alone definitive clinical data, before jumping on the 40-Hz bandwagon.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2024
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bandwagon
noun
band·wag·on
ˈban-ˌdwag-ən
1
: a wagon carrying musicians in a parade
2
: a popular movement or activity that attracts growing support
jump on the bandwagon
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