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Recent Examples of popularity And nicotine pouches, which gained widespread national popularity in recent years, are a growing market in Connecticut. Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 According to the Spate Popularity Index, gourmand fragrances saw an 85% year-over-year increase in popularity in 2026. Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 The popularity of this event grows each year as the need to help more families from underserved communities throughout Massachusetts increases. Paul Burton, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 Business was nevertheless booming, thanks in part to the growing popularity of mobile gaming and rising console sales. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for popularity
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Noun
  • Display Fresh Foliage Long cut branches with vibrant fall leaves remain en vogue among designers for perfectly subtle autumnal kitchen decor.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Alaïa’s leather Le Teckel bag is very much still en vogue, as are these face-framing shield sunglasses from Thistles.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Core Four is the Core Three now, mind you, and Father Time isn’t doing Nuggets Nation any favors.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Hafley haven’t done quarterback Malik Willis any favors with this crew.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
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

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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularity. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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