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popularity

noun

ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē How to pronounce popularity (audio)
Definition of popularitynext
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 The acquisition comes as prints enjoy a resurgence in popularity, thanks largely to new buyers, Artnet reports. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026 Max’s popularity and reputation began to soar in the late ’60s. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 The auto racing company CEO, in an interview with CNBC's Brian Sullivan, credited the company's growing popularity among a younger audience, in part, to its ability to connect with fans online. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 The aviary's animal care team narrowed the suggestions down to three pairings based on the popularity of submissions. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for popularity
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  1. vogue
  2. favor
  3. fashionability
Noun
  • Quantum information is a very current vogue, and a lot of people turn the question of interpretation into quantum informational notions.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But even at its most explicit, in documentaries, political cinema acts as an antidote to the culture’s wearying vogue for escapism.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of vogue
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  • As Sand tries to steer the conversation away from partisanship, the first noticeable thing about his campaign is the color scheme of his yard signs, which avoid standard-issue patriotic colors in favor of green and orange.
    — Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After years of sellers holding the upper hand, the US housing market is subtly shifting in buyers’ favor.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of favor
Noun
  • 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
Definition of fashionability

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