popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
Synonyms
Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
Recent Examples on the Web
Dovetailing the decline in popularity of the grid has been more people ending the existence of their grid altogether.
—
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
The Sonny Angel—a cute, collectible cherub figurine who is stark naked save for its colorful headwear—has exploded in popularity over the past two years thanks to social media.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Beer sales have slightly decreased, but seltzers only increase in popularity.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
But products that deliver the same or a similar high are soaring in popularity in many of those states, including in Texas, where marijuana possession can still lead to fines and even jail time.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
This blend of heartfelt comedy and high-stakes depth ripples throughout the pages of romantic fiction, which has exploded in popularity over the past few years.
—Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The popularity of the programs has grown over the past decade, usually embraced by overburdened courtroom officials when children resist the custody of one parent.
—Hannah Dreyfus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
The military, which has in some way or form ruled Myanmar for nearly half a century, has long been threatened by Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi’s enduring popularity.
—Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Over the past decade or so, home baking has taken off in the United Kingdom and United States, fueled first by the runaway popularity of The Great British Baking Show and then by the proliferation of pandemic-era DIY hobbies.
—Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
The Sonny Angel—a cute, collectible cherub figurine who is stark naked save for its colorful headwear—has exploded in popularity over the past two years thanks to social media.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Beer sales have slightly decreased, but seltzers only increase in popularity.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
But products that deliver the same or a similar high are soaring in popularity in many of those states, including in Texas, where marijuana possession can still lead to fines and even jail time.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
This blend of heartfelt comedy and high-stakes depth ripples throughout the pages of romantic fiction, which has exploded in popularity over the past few years.
—Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The popularity of the programs has grown over the past decade, usually embraced by overburdened courtroom officials when children resist the custody of one parent.
—Hannah Dreyfus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
The military, which has in some way or form ruled Myanmar for nearly half a century, has long been threatened by Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi’s enduring popularity.
—Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Over the past decade or so, home baking has taken off in the United Kingdom and United States, fueled first by the runaway popularity of The Great British Baking Show and then by the proliferation of pandemic-era DIY hobbies.
—Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'popularity.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Articles Related to popularity
Dictionary Entries Near popularity
Cite this Entry
“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share