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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Telegram trails only WhatsApp — also severely restricted — in popularity among Russians, and is widely used by government agencies for their official social media presence, as well as by pro-Kremlin commentators and military bloggers with hundreds of thousands of followers.
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ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The two platforms have exploded in popularity over the past year, as prediction markets have become popular among people looking to wager on everything from news and pop culture events to sports, the latter of which has led to a major boom for the markets.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Led by 50-something Nathan Fillion, The Rookie has become an unlikely viral hit, with its popularity among teens exploding.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
Vodka had overtaken gin in popularity by 1967, but by 2000 had fully usurped it, like Claudius to King Hamlet—occupied its position, married its wife, and taken control of its lands.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The two platforms have exploded in popularity over the past year, as prediction markets have become popular among people looking to wager on everything from news and pop culture events to sports, the latter of which has led to a major boom for the markets.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Led by 50-something Nathan Fillion, The Rookie has become an unlikely viral hit, with its popularity among teens exploding.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
Vodka had overtaken gin in popularity by 1967, but by 2000 had fully usurped it, like Claudius to King Hamlet—occupied its position, married its wife, and taken control of its lands.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2026.
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