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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

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 revenge of the analog—through the popularity of Moleskine notebooks and letterpress cards, through the revival of film cameras among Gen Z—comes down to something more interesting than simple nostalgia.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Related customer-facing titles, such as technical consultant, solutions architect and sales engineer, have also spiked in popularity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Newer ones such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, broadly known as GLP-1s, have exploded in popularity for weight loss and have shown promise for treating other conditions, such as addictions and neurodegenerative and liver diseases.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Mr. Watamanuk notes the popularity of Kangol bucket hats, Nike Air Jordans worn off the court, Air Force 1 sneakers and tracksuits from Sergio Tacchini in the mid-’90s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At the height of Stargirl’s popularity, kids had been pulling chairs from other tables to squeeze around hers.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli

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