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Recent Examples of popularity The book found mainstream success thanks to BookTok popularity, quickly catapulting Hoover to literary stardom. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 Its usage dipped after federal regulation capped how much money banks and payment processors could make on debit, but the cards are once again ticking up in popularity. Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025 Likewise, cider hues such as Chowning’s Tan and browns like Leather Saddle Brown are gaining popularity. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 With PlayStation’s backing and the popularity of Marvel’s IP behind them, this next game could be even bigger. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for popularity
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Noun
  • Long throws are in vogue again, so too is the big No 9.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Like clothing, body styles go in and out of vogue.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The former handbag designer simply organized the event as a favor, shared it on social media, and watched as word spread organically.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • When a team pins an opponent to their own 9-yard line, the odds are typically in their favor.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularity. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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