Synonyms

popularity

American

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

noun

the quality or fact of being popular.

Synonyms:

repute, fame, fashion, vogue, acclaim
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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"Given caffeine's popularity, we wanted to explore whether additional factors influence its impact on behavioral control."

From Science Daily

Mr. Jordan likewise brought worldwide popularity and revenue to basketball that has since grown.

From The Wall Street Journal

The peak popularity of the splitter coincided with the initial phase of the elbow-injury epidemic that has plagued the sport for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

Neocloud stocks have been volatile due to their popularity with retail traders and shifts in sentiment on AI stocks.

From Barron's

The new law will put an end to "bone ash apartments", which have risen in popularity as spaces in cemeteries remain scarce.

From BBC

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