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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the increasing popularity of cell phones
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Downsides of No Mow May Despite No Mow May's popularity, many pollinator experts and scientists are concerned that the movement is oversimplifying things.
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Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Despite winning a landslide election victory in July 2024, Labour’s popularity has sunk and Starmer is getting much of the blame.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Handshakes and High Fives As the splitter rises in popularity, why do left-handers rarely throw the pitch?
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Dancing with the Stars exploded in popularity last season, raking in its largest audience in years driven by interest from younger viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Despite winning a landslide election victory in July 2024, Labour’s popularity has sunk and Starmer is getting much of the blame.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Handshakes and High Fives As the splitter rises in popularity, why do left-handers rarely throw the pitch?
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Dancing with the Stars exploded in popularity last season, raking in its largest audience in years driven by interest from younger viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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