hotness

noun

Definition of hotnessnext
as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval the phenomenal hotness of the movie's stars is the driving force behind all of the advance publicity

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  1. popularity
  2. vogue
  3. favor
Noun
  • The three main reasons for Hot Wheels' popularity are: ◾ Low price. ◾ Appearance and performance. ◾ Childhood memories.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Havel pointed out that in Czechoslovakia, the dissident movement had its breakout moment during the trial of a rock band, the Plastic People of the Universe, whose popularity was seen as a threat.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • Senior fashion icons are in vogue, even given the departure of interior designer Iris Apfel who died in March at 102.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Yet there’s a familiar ring here: Republicans are back in power; deregulation and spending cuts to social programs meant to protect ordinary people are back in vogue.
    Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • At the top of these bigger strategic considerations is a need to retain the favor of major international partners such as India and China.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Valya knows of the plan, too, and seeks to win back Corrino’s favor by thwarting it, but Desmond takes control of the situation first and makes his presence felt.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of favor
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