popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
Synonyms
Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
Recent Examples on the Web
According to a Yelp's 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, habits have shifted, and earlier meals are growing in popularity—even the demand for 4 p.m. reservations nearly doubled.
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Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
Breeze In 1990, as frozen yogurt grew in popularity, the chain decided to try its hand at a healthier Blizzard.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
The choice of this sport may seem curious: the National Football League and National Basketball League dominate American sports in attendance and viewership, while soccer far surpasses tennis in its global popularity.
—Marek Makowski, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2023
Regulations and safety protocol, however, have not always kept up with the site’s growing popularity.
—Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
As the owner of one of the most popular Betsey Johnson archive pages, she’s seen the effect of the wave in popularity firsthand.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
However, despite the inequities, BDSM is rising in popularity.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Sep. 2023
Despite its popularity, nobody knows how Anscombe concocted his famous quartet.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2023
Whether or not the move to regulate short-term rentals in New York works has huge implications for other major tourist cities where the popularity of short-term rentals has contributed to housing shortages and affordability issues.
—Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2023
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Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
Breeze In 1990, as frozen yogurt grew in popularity, the chain decided to try its hand at a healthier Blizzard.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
The choice of this sport may seem curious: the National Football League and National Basketball League dominate American sports in attendance and viewership, while soccer far surpasses tennis in its global popularity.
—Marek Makowski, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2023
Regulations and safety protocol, however, have not always kept up with the site’s growing popularity.
—Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
As the owner of one of the most popular Betsey Johnson archive pages, she’s seen the effect of the wave in popularity firsthand.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
However, despite the inequities, BDSM is rising in popularity.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Sep. 2023
Despite its popularity, nobody knows how Anscombe concocted his famous quartet.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2023
Whether or not the move to regulate short-term rentals in New York works has huge implications for other major tourist cities where the popularity of short-term rentals has contributed to housing shortages and affordability issues.
—Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1574, in the meaning defined above
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.
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