popularity

[pop-yuh-lar-i-tee]

noun

1. the quality or fact of being popular.

   Synonyms: repute, fame, fashion, vogue, acclaim

2. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of popularity¹

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

Example Sentences

“The Council’s little democratic strategy is cute, but you can’t make choosing the new Mother Earth a popularity contest.”

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It also explains the enduring popularity of guidebooks, and the fact that crawling back through that dark, damp tunnel was not nearly as frightening as the first trip had been.

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Last quarter’s Search revenue grew 14.5% thanks in part to AI Overviews and AI Mode, and Google’s Gemini has seen a surge in popularity in 2025.

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Last quarter’s Search revenue grew 14.5% thanks in part to AI Overviews and AI Mode, and Google’s Gemini has seen a surge in popularity in 2025.

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The popularity of cannabis-based products has risen sharply over the past ten years.

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Related Words

• acceptance 
• acclaim 
• demand 
• fame 
• following 
• reputation