Synonyms of popularity

popularity

noun

ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 

as in vogue

the state of enjoying widespread approval

she wasn't a fan of the sudden popularity of skinny jeans and leggings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vogue
• favor
• fashionability
• fashionableness
• trend
• fame
• style
• craze
• enthusiasm
• hotness
• prominence
• boom
• fad
• voguishness
• mode
• modishness
• notoriety
• rage
• renown
• bandwagon
• fervor
• passion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscurity
• unpopularity
• oblivion
• disfavor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of popularity

By 1944 the Bíró brothers’ pen, known as the Birome, had gained popularity in Argentina. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Oct. 2026

Although modern recreational hot-air ballooning was still in its infancy in the United States, its popularity was soaring, with technological breakthroughs in the 1960s having made the sport safer and more predictable. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Tesla has recorded double-digit growth in each of the two prior quarters, but revenue dropped in three of four quarters in 2025, as Chinese EV makers such as BYD and Xiaomi gained popularity in Asia and Europe with affordable and innovative EVs. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Even at a time when golf is exploding in popularity, and greens fees are rising at the same rate, getting in a round at East Potomac is an inclusive experience. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026