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Recent Examples of popularity Billionaire tech bro Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) envies his power and popularity, and reveals something about Superman that turns the public against him. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025 But, as herbal supplements have gained popularity and doses have gotten larger, doctors have reported a rise in liver injuries from the spice. ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025 Moo Deng’s popularity has also helped increase the zoo’s popularity, with the Associated Press reporting in September 2024 that the animal park had 4,000 visitors during the week, up from around 800 people before Moo Deng’s arrival. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 10 July 2025 Figure 1: Projected Casual Footwear, Clogs, and Sandals Market Growth: 2024 – 2030 Taking Market Share in Growing Markets From its IPO in 2006 to its resurgence in the late 2010’s, Crocs has consistently increased it brand awareness and popularity across the globe. David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for popularity
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Noun
  • That view, that a laser-sharp focus on increasing exports would be better than reducing the deficit, is no longer in vogue.
    Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • The native of France could help the Kings create a five-out look which has become in vogue throughout the league.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Over a decade after directing the Eighties’ peak comedy, teen or otherwise — Fast Times at Ridgemont High, written by Cameron Crowe — Amy Heckerling did the same favor for the grunge decade by writing and directing Clueless.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
  • So do yourself a favor and ditch the heavy layers this summer.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 7 July 2025

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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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