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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Sports cards have surged in popularity thanks to a blend of nostalgia, investment potential, and the thrill of collecting.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The soap gained popularity thanks in part to commercials featuring scenes of Ireland’s countryside and catchy slogans.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Injectable peptides have surged in popularity as a wellness trend promoted by celebrities and fitness influencers.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025
Advertisement The Tishreen movement gained popularity among the faraway and hopeless.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The soap gained popularity thanks in part to commercials featuring scenes of Ireland’s countryside and catchy slogans.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Injectable peptides have surged in popularity as a wellness trend promoted by celebrities and fitness influencers.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025
Advertisement The Tishreen movement gained popularity among the faraway and hopeless.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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