- the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people
- the increasing popularity of cycling
- The band's growing popularity landed them a US tour.
- Her novels have gained in popularity over recent years.
- popularity with/among somebody to win/lose popularity with the students
- Their music still enjoys widespread popularity among teenagers.
- At the height of his popularity, he was the highest paid television star in history.
Extra Examples- The film deserves its popularity.
- She is a tough decision-maker who does not court popularity.
- the recent upsurge in the popularity of folk music
- This helps explain the popularity of underwater photography.
- He still tops national popularity polls.
- They are running neck-and-neck in the popularity stakes.
- He'll do anything he can to boost his popularity.
- She enjoys huge popularity with the voters.
- The current system has never enjoyed popularity among teachers.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- enormous
- great
- …
- achieve
- win
- deserve
- …
- grow
- soar
- decline
- …
- contest
- poll
- rating
- …
- popularity among
- popularity with
- a decline in popularity
- a drop in popularity
- an increase in popularity
- …
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