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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the increasing popularity of cell phones
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Employer-Paid Sessions Speaking of work, employers continue to seek creative benefits, and coaching sessions are going to increase in popularity.
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Dr. April Willis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But Golden is far from the only Democratic lawmaker in the lower chamber to express concern about the party’s outreach to voters on right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, and alternative media platforms, including podcasts, which have seen a massive increase in popularity over the last few years.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
The treatments, while expensive, have surged in popularity because of their effectiveness.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The company went public via a SPAC in 2021, valuing the business at $3.5 billion, after its at-home DNA testing kits skyrocketed in popularity.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dr. April Willis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But Golden is far from the only Democratic lawmaker in the lower chamber to express concern about the party’s outreach to voters on right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, and alternative media platforms, including podcasts, which have seen a massive increase in popularity over the last few years.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
The treatments, while expensive, have surged in popularity because of their effectiveness.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The company went public via a SPAC in 2021, valuing the business at $3.5 billion, after its at-home DNA testing kits skyrocketed in popularity.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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