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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But, despite the popularity of these supplements, the scientific evidence about their health benefits is mixed.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Data reveal more about the popularity of streaming services and how people may forgo a trip to the theater in favor of a comfy spot on their couch.
—Grace Hagerman, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Labubus Once so popular that consumers feared their keychains getting stolen from their purses and bags, Labubus have considerably declined in popularity since their peak in mid-2025.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Ice Makers Lucyk adds that many people crave dedicated ice makers in the kitchen, which comes as no surpirse given the popularity of countertop nugget ice machines in recent years.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Data reveal more about the popularity of streaming services and how people may forgo a trip to the theater in favor of a comfy spot on their couch.
—Grace Hagerman, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Labubus Once so popular that consumers feared their keychains getting stolen from their purses and bags, Labubus have considerably declined in popularity since their peak in mid-2025.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Ice Makers Lucyk adds that many people crave dedicated ice makers in the kitchen, which comes as no surpirse given the popularity of countertop nugget ice machines in recent years.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 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 5 Jan. 2026.
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