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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Prediction markets, which allows users to speculate on various real-world events such as sports and even political outcomes, have been rising in popularity among investors.
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Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Polls show her popularity in Britain remains low.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
The customizable spinning tops, launched from a plastic strip, have made a whirlwind comeback in popularity in Asia –– from Japan to Thailand and Taiwan to Hong Kong.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
In contrast, the popularity of baggy jeans is on the decline with market adoption for the roomy fit down 4 percent.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
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Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Polls show her popularity in Britain remains low.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
The customizable spinning tops, launched from a plastic strip, have made a whirlwind comeback in popularity in Asia –– from Japan to Thailand and Taiwan to Hong Kong.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
In contrast, the popularity of baggy jeans is on the decline with market adoption for the roomy fit down 4 percent.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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