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Popularity

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.

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Quality 76% connected

The condition of being of such and such a sort as distinguished from others; nature or character relatively considered, as of goods; character; sort;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pop 74% connected

A small, sharp, quick explosive sound or report; as, to go off with a pop.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pop 74% connected

A small, sharp, quick explosive sound or report; as, to go off with a pop.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Popular 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the common people, or to the whole body of the people, as distinguished from a select portion; as, the popular voice; popular ele…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Popular 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the common people, or to the whole body of the people, as distinguished from a select portion; as, the popular voice; popular ele…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Popular 66% connected

Of or pertaining to the common people, or to the whole body of the people, as distinguished from a select portion; as, the popular voice; popular ele…

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Popular 66% connected

Of or pertaining to the common people, or to the whole body of the people, as distinguished from a select portion; as, the popular voice; popular ele…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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