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 independent watchmaker has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, moving from a niche IYKYK brand into the mainstream, with celebrities like Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg strapping on its high-complication wonders.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Girl names Aubrie, Cattleya, Jaycee and Zendaya declined the most in popularity over the last year.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 11 May 2026
For a player whose career has always been defined by popularity, near-misses and unfinished major championship business, that’s more than enough to make the golf world pay attention again.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Collectors, who demand a mix of production and popularity to buy in, might already be punting on the class to focus on the 2026 group, or other sports entirely.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Girl names Aubrie, Cattleya, Jaycee and Zendaya declined the most in popularity over the last year.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 11 May 2026
For a player whose career has always been defined by popularity, near-misses and unfinished major championship business, that’s more than enough to make the golf world pay attention again.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Collectors, who demand a mix of production and popularity to buy in, might already be punting on the class to focus on the 2026 group, or other sports entirely.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popularity
Noun
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Enterprise software back in vogue?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Leiomy first shot to fame voguing on YouTube and made history as part of the first vogue dance team on America’s Next Best Dance Crew.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Fighting appears to shift in Ukraine’s favor The correlation of forces in the war has shifted in recent months.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The complaint alleged Rollins has sent numerous religious emails to USDA employees since becoming secretary in February 2025, including an Independence Day email calling for God’s protection of and favor toward the United States.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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 18 May. 2026.
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