Bestselling

usgb/ˌbestˈselɪŋ/
adjective

Selling in large numbers, very popular.

She wrote a bestselling novel.
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Often appears as...

  • bestselling author
  • bestselling book
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Cultural Prestige

Being a 'bestselling' author or having a 'bestselling' book implies a high level of success and recognition in society.

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After his book became a bestseller, he was frequently invited to literary festivals.
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Context Specificity

'Bestselling' refers to high sales within a specific category, like novels, or within a specific time frame.

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Her cookbook was the bestselling in its category last month.
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Not Always Quality

A 'bestselling' item isn't always the best in quality—popularity doesn't equal excellence.

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Even though some critics panned it, the album was still a bestseller.
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