popularity

American  

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

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

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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

It surged in popularity a few years ago, with some finance experts touting a card-free existence as a top way to budget.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It will potentially be a theme park that can compete with the popularity of Disneyland Paris, which has dominated the European theme park market for many years now," she tells BBC News.

From BBC

In part, it’s a time capsule, recording the rise in the popularity of soul food, especially in northern cities, that was coincident with the Second Great Migration happening during this period.

From The Wall Street Journal

He grew up with Christianity all around him, but has seen a spike in popularity for music and movies dealing with faith-based fandom.

From Los Angeles Times

Shein, best known in the West for selling its own brand apparel, has witnessed a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years, particularly among young buyers, thanks to a vast array of cheap products.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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