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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Starbuck said generational differences also could be pushing down the popularity of visiting Las Vegas.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Orange County isn’t the only entity benefitting from the popularity of Universal’s fourth theme park, which has been six years in the making.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Despite the popularity of blaming big investors, no state has passed a bill that would curtail their ability to purchase real estate.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
From there, Morgan’s popularity and career continued to ascend.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Orange County isn’t the only entity benefitting from the popularity of Universal’s fourth theme park, which has been six years in the making.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Despite the popularity of blaming big investors, no state has passed a bill that would curtail their ability to purchase real estate.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
From there, Morgan’s popularity and career continued to ascend.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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