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
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Dovetailing the decline in popularity of the grid has been more people ending the existence of their grid altogether.
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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
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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
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 5 May. 2024.
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