popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
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Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
Recent Examples on the Web
During the pandemic, the book experienced a spike in popularity, with many fans immediately clocking the similarities between August Moon and One Direction, and Campbell and Harry Styles.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 May 2024
This cult bourbon exploded in popularity more than a decade ago and its age statement expressions, ranging from 10 to 23 years old, sell for thousands of dollars on the secondary market.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 May 2024
This cult bourbon exploded in popularity more than a decade ago and its age statement expressions, ranging from 10 to 23 years old, sell for thousands of dollars on the secondary market.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for popularity
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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