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
Although its popularity has waned in the past few decades, fruit cocktail was all the rage in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
The party has been experiencing a historic surge in popularity in recent years, grabbing over 20% of the national vote in federal elections in 2025 with an eye on capturing even more in the next election.
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Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The move prompted Lula to again defend Brazil's sovereignty, a discourse that last year struck a chord and gave Lula an unexpected boost of popularity.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Such are the perils of popularity, all the more ironic because Oliver never intended to be a populist.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for popularity
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
The party has been experiencing a historic surge in popularity in recent years, grabbing over 20% of the national vote in federal elections in 2025 with an eye on capturing even more in the next election.
—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The move prompted Lula to again defend Brazil's sovereignty, a discourse that last year struck a chord and gave Lula an unexpected boost of popularity.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Such are the perils of popularity, all the more ironic because Oliver never intended to be a populist.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for popularity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for popularity
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Oversized Sunglasses Last but not least, after years of tiny sunglasses reigning supreme, oversized, face-obscuring frames are in vogue again.
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In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.
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Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
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Carroll made his case to the judge, gained his favor, and began his journey looking for his parents.
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Combining functionality with fashionability, while maintaining Vuori’s sleek silhouettes, simple embellishments and a quiet color palette.
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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