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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The rising popularity of Trump Jr. shows the enduring popularity of the Trump name with the Republican base, and sparks speculation the family could form a political dynasty like the Bush's and Kennedy's before them.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Fragrance trends are cyclical; just as the popularity of certain denim silhouettes wax and wane, so too do the purchasing public’s perfume preferences.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
The popularity of Korean dramas has also risen among Netflix’s competitors like Disney+, Apple TV+, and Hulu.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
His bid for TikTok does not include buying the algorithm for TikTok's recommendation system, which is at the heart of the app's popularity.
—Krystal Hu, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Fragrance trends are cyclical; just as the popularity of certain denim silhouettes wax and wane, so too do the purchasing public’s perfume preferences.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
The popularity of Korean dramas has also risen among Netflix’s competitors like Disney+, Apple TV+, and Hulu.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
His bid for TikTok does not include buying the algorithm for TikTok's recommendation system, which is at the heart of the app's popularity.
—Krystal Hu, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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