popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
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Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
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Despite its popularity, the label quietly shut down in 2022—and fashion girls mourned.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Through his global teaching and travels, Grand Master Woody has significantly contributed to the international popularity of Muay Thai beyond its Thai origins.
—Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Through his global teaching and travels, Grand Master Woody has significantly contributed to the international popularity of Muay Thai beyond its Thai origins.
—Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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