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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Labour’s popularity has fallen accordingly, in echoes of the fate suffered by the center-right Conservative Party.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The brand continues to grow, opening a Lisbon hotel in 2022, and its popularity shows no signs of waning.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
There's also a strong and thriving street soccer culture that contributes to its immense popularity all over the globe.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 16 June 2026
Originally a mobile food truck, Wong's restaurant has grown in popularity over the years.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The brand continues to grow, opening a Lisbon hotel in 2022, and its popularity shows no signs of waning.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
There's also a strong and thriving street soccer culture that contributes to its immense popularity all over the globe.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 16 June 2026
Originally a mobile food truck, Wong's restaurant has grown in popularity over the years.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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