popularity
/ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of POPULARITY
[noncount]
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the state of being liked, enjoyed, accepted, or done by a large number of people
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the quality or state of being popular
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Acupuncture has grown/gained (in) popularity [=has become more popular] in the West.
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the increasing popularity of cell phones
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The candidate is winning/losing popularity with/among voters. [=is becoming more/less popular with/among voters]