popularity

About 9.54 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.

   This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.

2. noun The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
3. noun cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
4. noun Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
5. noun The act of courting the favour of the people.
6. noun Public sentiment; general passion.
7. noun Something that is popular.

Similar words

popular popularization attendance prominence prestige universalization reputation celebrity favor rating

Often followed by

of in and with among as was is to

Word family

popularities