popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
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Before that time, egg rolls were banned on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol due to an uptick in popularity that caused landscape concerns, the same source stated.
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Khloe Quill, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
As movies gained widespread popularity, downtown theaters like the Empress transitioned from vaudeville to film.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The sheer variety of hydrangeas available at garden centers speaks to their popularity.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
In a nod to his growing popularity, Vega will headline the inaugural Michelada Fest in El Paso, Texas on May 3, along with Chino Pacas, marking his first U.S. performance.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
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Khloe Quill, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
As movies gained widespread popularity, downtown theaters like the Empress transitioned from vaudeville to film.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The sheer variety of hydrangeas available at garden centers speaks to their popularity.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
In a nod to his growing popularity, Vega will headline the inaugural Michelada Fest in El Paso, Texas on May 3, along with Chino Pacas, marking his first U.S. performance.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
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 6 Mar. 2025.
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