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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Their shared popularity often obscures the fact that they were designed to work, think and bond with humans in very different ways.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
In fact, the product’s popularity soared in the Victorian era, when the royal laundress credited her perfectly bright linens to the little blue additive, turning it into a household must-have.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Given the massive scale of her popularity, Colbert also wondered who Swift turns to for advice about handling the rollercoaster of fame.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
Much of its popularity is thanks to Jim Carrey's memorable performance as the Grinch, including his iconic facial expressions, and Taylor Momsen's adorable portrayal of Cindy Lou Who.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
In fact, the product’s popularity soared in the Victorian era, when the royal laundress credited her perfectly bright linens to the little blue additive, turning it into a household must-have.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Given the massive scale of her popularity, Colbert also wondered who Swift turns to for advice about handling the rollercoaster of fame.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
Much of its popularity is thanks to Jim Carrey's memorable performance as the Grinch, including his iconic facial expressions, and Taylor Momsen's adorable portrayal of Cindy Lou Who.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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 14 Dec. 2025.
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