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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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.
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Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Sri Lanka, off the southeastern coast of India, packs lush tea plantations, ancient Buddhist ruins, biodiversity and pristine beaches into one of the most affordable trips on this list — though its popularity is rising fast.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The show marked Netflix’s first foray into theater, and was seen as an important test for how far the popularity of the series could extend into other mediums.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 June 2026
Masha’s popularity on YouTube and then Netflix has pushed it into the ranks of the top preschool franchises around the world alongside the likes of Cocomelon, Peppa Pig and PAW Patrol.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 June 2026
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Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Sri Lanka, off the southeastern coast of India, packs lush tea plantations, ancient Buddhist ruins, biodiversity and pristine beaches into one of the most affordable trips on this list — though its popularity is rising fast.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The show marked Netflix’s first foray into theater, and was seen as an important test for how far the popularity of the series could extend into other mediums.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 June 2026
Masha’s popularity on YouTube and then Netflix has pushed it into the ranks of the top preschool franchises around the world alongside the likes of Cocomelon, Peppa Pig and PAW Patrol.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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