popularity

noun

ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē How to pronounce popularity (audio)
Definition of popularitynext
as in vogue
the state of enjoying widespread approval she wasn't a fan of the sudden popularity of skinny jeans and leggings

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Recent Examples of popularity In making this move, Hulu joined Netflix in testing out podcasts as another entertainment option for streaming subscribers, amid the popularity of video podcasts on YouTube. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 But curiously, despite his popularity and wealth of experience, Dungy and NBC parted ways in early 2026. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 That evidence is likely to reshape how parents and schools think about social goals for teens, moving away from popularity and toward depth. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Jackie was one-half of the bald eagle duo that went viral and gained worldwide popularity in 2023. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for popularity
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  1. vogue
  2. favor
  3. fashionability
Noun
  • Textural and layered wallpaper looks are similarly quite en vogue right now, granting organic depth to a room that might otherwise feel small and ordinary.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Designers agree that these are also majorly in vogue at this point in time.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • But the state's highest court decided in the Masts' favor, citing a six-month deadline in state law.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • What followed were the two key drives that swung everything back in Miami’s favor.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of favor
Noun
  • Combining functionality with fashionability, while maintaining Vuori’s sleek silhouettes, simple embellishments and a quiet color palette.
    — Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Definition of fashionability

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