popularity

noun

pop·u·lar·i·ty ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē

ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē

Synonyms of popularity next

: the quality or state of being popular

Examples of popularity in a Sentence

the increasing popularity of cell phones

Recent Examples on the Web

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Trump, in other words, is at or near an all-time high in popularity. —

G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025 With an increase in popularity, Thomas also had to deal with some strangeness. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025 All those smashes were gathered onto their Greatest Hits compilation, which went on to become not just a sales juggernaut, but a historic win—one that is surging in popularity again this week. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Since the resurgence in popularity of these timepieces in recent years, the 222 had somewhat flown under the radar in comparison (save for some savvy collectors who were already snapping up vintage versions). —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for popularity

Word History

Etymology

popular + -ity

Note: Probably an English coinage rather than a loan from Latin populāritās "fellow-citizenship, courtship of popular favor" (Late Latin, "population, general opinion").

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of popularity was in 1574

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