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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What happens next isn’t clear, but the standoff appears to be boosting Anthropic’s popularity among consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Automakers’ shipping costs have increased as heavier sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks have gained in popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deposed shah's eldest son, Reza Pahlavi, "is being promoted by Western media" and appears to be gaining in popularity, Nencini said, but his credibility in the eyes of people inside Iran remains unclear.

From Barron's

Rivals such as Signal, Telegram and homegrown platforms like Koo exist, but none match in popularity.

From BBC

Lacking both the respect of the clergy and Khomeini's personal popularity, the new supreme leader moved cautiously to build his own power base.

From BBC

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