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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The popularity of jacquard denim is having a halo effect on other trends, including garments with bold textures.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Broken Bow skyrocketed in popularity, taking off with big-time collaborations with artists and well over 1 million followers on social media.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Trump’s overall popularity is at one of its lowest points.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The language first reached the continent in the early twentieth century and gained popularity during the postcolonial era as a politically neutral replacement for the still-persistent languages of European colonizers.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Broken Bow skyrocketed in popularity, taking off with big-time collaborations with artists and well over 1 million followers on social media.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Trump’s overall popularity is at one of its lowest points.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The language first reached the continent in the early twentieth century and gained popularity during the postcolonial era as a politically neutral replacement for the still-persistent languages of European colonizers.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
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 28 May. 2026.
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