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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The Disney Channel series, which released new episodes Monday through Friday at the height of its popularity, would see its energetic teen stars perform a blend of musical performances and sketch comedy routines.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Scoring the late winner against Liverpool earlier this month did wonders to cement his popularity.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The designer shoes’ popularity has been heating up among celebrities as of late, with stars like Sarah Paulson, Ayo Edebiri, Chloë Grace Moretz, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kim Kardashian, Gabrielle Union and more supporting the brand.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
These videos have gone viral countless times and seem to have boosted his popularity through their provocativeness and gawking.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Scoring the late winner against Liverpool earlier this month did wonders to cement his popularity.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The designer shoes’ popularity has been heating up among celebrities as of late, with stars like Sarah Paulson, Ayo Edebiri, Chloë Grace Moretz, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kim Kardashian, Gabrielle Union and more supporting the brand.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
These videos have gone viral countless times and seem to have boosted his popularity through their provocativeness and gawking.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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