Collocations for popular - adj.

be, prove, seem | become | remain | make sth
What makes this subject so popular?

enormously, especially, extremely, genuinely, highly, hugely, immensely, incredibly, massively, particularly, phenomenally, really, vastly, very, wildly | increasingly | less than, not exactly
Jack was not exactly popular after the incident with the fire extinguisher.

fairly, pretty, quite, rather, relatively | deservedly
a deservedly popular restaurant with all who enjoy Mexican food

instantly
He was one of those people who are instantly popular.

always, enduringly, eternally, ever, perennially
Seaside holidays are always popular. | a concert featuring the ever popular music from Hollywood''s silver screen

widely | universally | internationally | personally
The prime minister remained personally popular despite his party''s disastrous slide in the opinion polls.

politically

among
popular among young people

as
These animals are quite popular as pets.

for
a restaurant that is popular for light meals

with
This area is immensely popular with tourists.