as in vogue
the state of enjoying widespread approval
she wasn't a fan of the sudden popularity of skinny jeans and leggings
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Recent Examples of popularity
Currently, the highest-profile annual sporting event on the Memorial Day itinerary is the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacross Championship, an event that has grown in popularity but still resonates primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Sherald’s popularity is in part due to her ability to capture an alternative vision of the US to the one the federal government is promoting.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Another reason for organic cotton poplin's popularity?
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Evolution of sports broadcasting During PLP’s run, the Premier League’s explosion in popularity has been mirrored by technological advances.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026
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Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Sherald’s popularity is in part due to her ability to capture an alternative vision of the US to the one the federal government is promoting.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Another reason for organic cotton poplin's popularity?
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Evolution of sports broadcasting During PLP’s run, the Premier League’s explosion in popularity has been mirrored by technological advances.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for popularity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popularity
Noun
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That’s a big reason why the idea of retooling on the fly has become more en vogue, with the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins (among others) recently pursuing paths that didn’t rely on bottoming out.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Quiet luxury is still very much en vogue at France’s Château de Berne.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Criticism that is rarely levied at athletes who speak out in favor of left-wing politicians.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Unlike the current administration going after political foes and trying to find crimes, the previous administration saw a crime and investigated without fear or favor.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Combining functionality with fashionability, while maintaining Vuori’s sleek silhouettes, simple embellishments and a quiet color palette.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularity. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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