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Bestselling

usgb/ˌbestˈselɪŋ/Volume
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Cultural PrestigePlay
Being a 'bestselling' author or having a 'bestselling' book implies a high level of success and recognition in society. SlideAfter his book became a bestseller, he was frequently invited to literary festivals.
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Context SpecificityPlay
'Bestselling' refers to high sales within a specific category, like novels, or within a specific time frame. SlideHer cookbook was the bestselling in its category last month.
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Not Always QualityPlay
A 'bestselling' item isn't always the best in quality—popularity doesn't equal excellence. SlideEven though some critics panned it, the album was still a bestseller.