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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This brand gained popularity for its aesthetic color combinations, the bottle’s 2-in-1 spout, and powerful insulation.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Often seen on milk glass—an opaque, white glassware that rose to popularity in the early 20th century—the classic hobnail pattern features raised bumps or studs, giving the glass a distinctive, tactile look.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
The switch is nothing but a popularity grab.
—Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Their popularity has been in free-fall this year.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Often seen on milk glass—an opaque, white glassware that rose to popularity in the early 20th century—the classic hobnail pattern features raised bumps or studs, giving the glass a distinctive, tactile look.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
The switch is nothing but a popularity grab.
—Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Their popularity has been in free-fall this year.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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 21 Dec. 2025.
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