popularization

American  

[pahp-yuh-ler-ahyz-ay-shuhn, -iz-ay-shuhn] / ˌpɑp yə lərˌaɪzˈeɪ ʃən, -ɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act, process, or result of making something popular or of altering it to increase popular appeal.

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Example Sentences

Actually, the doctrine became central in the post-1960s decades, emanating from the popularization of Kabbalah and an association with progressive politics.

From The Wall Street Journal

It became a bible for aspiring and amateur mycologists that still sells 5,000 copies per year, according to Chilton, establishing the duo as the trailblazers in the popularization of all things fungi.

From Los Angeles Times

I think what eyeliner says about beauty standards in that specific context, the popularization of Nefertiti was that they were not fully ready to revise their beauty standards.

From Salon

Astronomers and astrologers pin the popularization of moon epithets to the rise of the internet.

From Los Angeles Times

“The blockade is also in protest against the popularization of Burning Man among affluent people who do not live the stated values of Burning Man, resulting in the commodification of the event,” Seven Circles said.

From Los Angeles Times