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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Qassam’s popularity represented a shift in Mandate Arab politics, signaling discontent with the status quo.
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Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
In short, the massive popularity of its original anime ‘80s run wasn’t matched by its merchandising, and that’s something that is now being belatedly addressed.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
BlueSky is a microblogging platform that grew in popularity as an alternative to X after Elon Musk bought the latter and changed its algorithm and moderation policies such that fewer actions are taken in response to hateful content.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Young people have become more opposed to monarchy in Britain in recent years, bringing overall popularity levels down.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
In short, the massive popularity of its original anime ‘80s run wasn’t matched by its merchandising, and that’s something that is now being belatedly addressed.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
BlueSky is a microblogging platform that grew in popularity as an alternative to X after Elon Musk bought the latter and changed its algorithm and moderation policies such that fewer actions are taken in response to hateful content.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Young people have become more opposed to monarchy in Britain in recent years, bringing overall popularity levels down.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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