popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
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So Far Folklore, The Tortured Poets Department and 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
While Swift’s current performance on the Top Album Sales chart might seem quieter than usual, all three titles are growing in popularity.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Sure, classic cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic options continue to soar in popularity, but beer is also a great choice for those seeking something lighter, perfect for warmer weather.
—Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
But the platform may well have remained as niche as Mastodon, which stalled out after experiencing a bump in popularity when Musk acquired Twitter.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Clark was largely, and in some instances solely, credited with women's basketball's steep rise in popularity.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Sure, classic cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic options continue to soar in popularity, but beer is also a great choice for those seeking something lighter, perfect for warmer weather.
—Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
But the platform may well have remained as niche as Mastodon, which stalled out after experiencing a bump in popularity when Musk acquired Twitter.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Clark was largely, and in some instances solely, credited with women's basketball's steep rise in popularity.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for popularity
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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