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Noun
  1. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large
  2. (archaic) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
  3. (archaic) Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
  4. (obsolete) The act of courting the favour of the people.
  5. (archaic) Public sentiment; general passion.
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New dance pieces were added to the existing repertoire and soon Kuchipudi gained popularity.
Cell phones and video games exploded in popularity as computers remained out of reach.
The tulip is followed in popularity by the daffodil and other narcissi, the gladiolus, the lily and the crocus.
The broadcast was not recorded but its popularity meant the serial was remounted in the studio a few months later, in hour-long episodes.
This popularity was reflected in the huge numbers who attended the removal of remains and funeral.
Under this management, the glen gained in popularity with residents and visitors, and the venture proved a remunerative one.

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