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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With comic book films fading in popularity, movie studios are picking up their consoles in search of the next great treasure trove of IP.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Its various hair gadgets (and their premium price tags) have enjoyed viral popularity among beauty influencers, spurring an influx of dupes like the Shark Flexstyle.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
Contention within a locker room isn’t new to the veteran, but the scope of public backlash reached a different pitch due to Reese’s popularity as a viral sensation in college.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Prediction markets have exploded in popularity over the past couple of years.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Its various hair gadgets (and their premium price tags) have enjoyed viral popularity among beauty influencers, spurring an influx of dupes like the Shark Flexstyle.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
Contention within a locker room isn’t new to the veteran, but the scope of public backlash reached a different pitch due to Reese’s popularity as a viral sensation in college.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Prediction markets have exploded in popularity over the past couple of years.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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