Synonyms

popularity

American

[pop-yuh-lar-i-tee] / ˌpɒp yəˈlær ɪ ti /

noun

the quality or fact of being popular.

Synonyms:

repute, fame, fashion, vogue, acclaim
the favor of the general public or of a particular group of people.

His popularity with television audiences is unrivaled.

Synonyms:

repute, fame, fashion, vogue, acclaim

Other Word Forms

nonpopularity noun
overpopularity noun
semipopularity noun

Etymology

Origin of popularity

First recorded in 1540–50, popularity is from the Latin word populāritās a courting of popular favor. See popular, -ity

Example Sentences

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The 50-year-old was influenced by the growing popularity of doodle-type dogs and had heard they were easier to handle and train.

From BBC

Pop Mart's plan to launch a Labubu media franchise is a logical next step after the toys' popularity, experts said.

From BBC

“OpenClaw’s rising popularity marks a meaningful shift in the AI form factor from chat to execution, and we believe this change matters for equities,” wrote J.P.

From Barron's

The worldwide popularity of franchises such as Star Wars is the biggest advantage Disney has over digitally native competitors such as YouTube and Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal

The format’s low production costs, and its popularity with young consumers, are key selling points for marketers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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