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Recent Examples of popularity Often left unlined for greater comfort, the chukka has risen in popularity in recent years as a more casual alternative to the dress shoe, while also appearing more polished than sneakers. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 Fonseca said his experience at last year’s Miami Open prepared him for what was to come as his ranking and popularity rose. Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 Despite their popularity, BORGs aren’t safe to drink, medical experts warn. Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 According to Linda Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation, the note’s growing popularity feels like a natural extension of the broader lifestyle trend. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for popularity
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Noun
  • Dismantling environmental protections is in vogue, even those enhancing safety and economic prosperity.
    Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • There was once a brief time where trans*, with the asterisk, was in vogue.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While Fine leads the field in terms of outside spending in her favor, Biss has received the backing of groups aligned with pro-science candidates and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • To be clear, do yourself a favor and don’t ruin your March by copying a pasting a Golden bracket.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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