Popularity: meaning, definitions and examples

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popularity

[ ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti ]

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social media

The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.

Synonyms

celebrity, fame, reputation, stardom

Examples of usage

People are constantly seeking popularity on social media platforms.
Her posts went viral, boosting her popularity overnight.
Popularity can be a double-edged sword, bringing both praise and criticism.
Popularity often comes at the expense of authenticity.
His rise to popularity was meteoric, but short-lived.

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general

The state or condition of being popular or well-liked by a large number of people.

Synonyms

acceptance, approval, liking, populousness

Examples of usage

His band gained popularity after their hit single was released.
Popularity can be fleeting and unpredictable.
The product's popularity soared after the marketing campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "popularity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 popularidade

🇮🇳 लोकप्रियता

🇩🇪 Popularität

🇮🇩 popularitas

🇺🇦 популярність

🇵🇱 popularność

🇯🇵 人気 (にんき)

🇫🇷 popularité

🇪🇸 popularidad

🇹🇷 popülarite

🇰🇷 인기 (ing-gi)

🇸🇦 شعبية

🇨🇿 popularita

🇸🇰 popularita

🇨🇳 受欢迎程度 (shòu huānyíng chéngdù)

🇸🇮 priljubljenost

🇮🇸 vinsældir

🇰🇿 танымалдық

🇬🇪 პოპულარობა (popularoba)

🇦🇿 populyarlıq

🇲🇽 popularidad

Word origin

The word 'popularity' originated in the mid-16th century from the Latin word 'popularis', meaning 'belonging to the people' or 'approved by the people'. Over time, the term evolved to represent the state of being well-liked or admired by a large group of individuals. In today's society, popularity often carries both positive and negative connotations, with individuals striving for it in various social contexts.