hotness

as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval the phenomenal hotness of the movie's stars is the driving force behind all of the advance publicity

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Noun
  • In recent years, Mexican artists have increased in popularity in the United States.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • The group’s music has experienced a surge in popularity following its lead singer’s recent cancer diagnosis, which has increased support from longtime fans.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Industrial policy, long eschewed in policy circles, had come back in vogue as a way to strengthen supply chain resilience for industries critical to economic and national security.
    NIKITA LALWANI, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025
  • Recent beauty trends have proven that a shiny finish has never been more in vogue.
    Essence, Essence, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • In November 2024, Drake lost $355,000 when betting on the Mike Tyson-Logan Paul fight in Tyson's favor, according to FTW.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • Roberts pointed to the Sparks’ need for growth in leadership and discipline — qualities that faded as the game shifted in the Lynx’s favor.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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“Hotness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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