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
The rise of Christian music is no fluke, as the genre has been steadily growing in popularity.
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Xander Zellner, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Over the past few years the price of Chartreuse has gone up due to an increase in popularity, particularly during Covid when people were experimenting with making cocktails at home more frequently, as well as a decrease in production.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
Around the same time the style of zoot suits grew in popularity, groups of young South African men known as tsotsis became known in Apartheid-era Johannesburg for sporting narrow bottomed trousers and imitating the styles of American movie stars.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Adam Driver, Alex Karpovsky, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, Andrew Rannells and Allison Williams also starred in the comedy-drama, which has seen a resurgence in popularity on social media in recent years.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Xander Zellner, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Over the past few years the price of Chartreuse has gone up due to an increase in popularity, particularly during Covid when people were experimenting with making cocktails at home more frequently, as well as a decrease in production.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
Around the same time the style of zoot suits grew in popularity, groups of young South African men known as tsotsis became known in Apartheid-era Johannesburg for sporting narrow bottomed trousers and imitating the styles of American movie stars.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Adam Driver, Alex Karpovsky, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, Andrew Rannells and Allison Williams also starred in the comedy-drama, which has seen a resurgence in popularity on social media in recent years.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popularity
Noun
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But cross necklaces and pendants have been in vogue before and may be again as some feel more comfortable embracing their faith and seek community with others.—
Misty White Sidell,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Gone are the days of squeezing your feet into tight or sky-high shoes to stay in vogue.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Please do me a favor & [keep my name out of your fcking mouth].—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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There’s a two-night minimum, but do yourself a favor and stay (much) longer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
7 May 2025
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/popularity. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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