bandwagon effect

Noun

Meaning

the phenomenon of a popular trend attracting even greater popularity

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

trend tendency chain reaction availability bias network effect demonstration effect selective bias amplification effect coattail effect cultural phenomena feedback bias phenomenon of public opinion process of becoming popular process of something becoming popular psychological phenomenon
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Hypernyms

result effect event issue consequence outcome

Related terms

herd behaviour herding instinct

Examples

I would in fact tend to have more confidence in the outcome of a democratic decision if there was a minority that voted against it, than if it was unanimous... Social psychology has amply shown the strength of this bandwagon effect. Jürgen Habermas

in periods of high merger activity there is a bandwagon effect with more and more firms seeking to engage in takeover activity Source: Internet

polls are accused of creating a bandwagon effect to benefit their candidate Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Bandusian bandwaggon bandwagon bandwagon fallacy bandwagon fan bandwagoner