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
  • Godot’s games flourish on open indie storefronts like itch.io, where the engine enjoys modest popularity among the community.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Still, the growing popularity of XXL TVs could help Best Buy climb out of a series of downbeat quarters.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • Tobacco, like the color black, has managed to stay in vogue despite all its health risks and dangers.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The project coalesces in a moment when body horror is very much back in vogue, with the success of Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes prize-winner The Substance, which has grossed over $43M worldwide and drummed up Oscar buzz for star Demi Moore.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • The company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets on who would win the presidential election, even though opinion polls showed a tight race.
    Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Immigration and the economy, dominant themes across the country in this year’s election, played in Evans’ favor, Covey said.
    John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of favor
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