popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
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Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
Recent Examples on the Web
The popularity is expected to rise similarly across the state.
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024
And some cities responded to the popularity of e-bikes by installing bike lanes and building protective infrastructure to help convince people its safe to get out of their cars and on their bikes, and setting up local tax credit and rebate programs to lower prices.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 June 2024
There is no denying the popularity of the NFL on TV.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Founded in Los Angeles seven years ago, Dave’s has exploded in popularity.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2024
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024
And some cities responded to the popularity of e-bikes by installing bike lanes and building protective infrastructure to help convince people its safe to get out of their cars and on their bikes, and setting up local tax credit and rebate programs to lower prices.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 June 2024
There is no denying the popularity of the NFL on TV.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Founded in Los Angeles seven years ago, Dave’s has exploded in popularity.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2024
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 13 Jun. 2024.
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