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 sheriff's office confirmed investigators are looking into investigative genetic genealogy, a relatively new forensic tool made possible by the rise in popularity of consumer genetic testing, where people can send their DNA to find out about their ancestry and locate potential relatives.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.
—Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
The study compared nearly 70 major chains nationwide using Google search popularity combined with restaurant locations per capita to determine each state’s top pick.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Their pioneering sound was the bedrock that led to salsa’s enduring popularity, which erupted in the Seventies.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.
—Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
The study compared nearly 70 major chains nationwide using Google search popularity combined with restaurant locations per capita to determine each state’s top pick.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Their pioneering sound was the bedrock that led to salsa’s enduring popularity, which erupted in the Seventies.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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