The paintings brought attention to the formation, and the popularity of Irish monument paintings boomed in their wake.

But its popularity boomed this decade as millions of Americans discovered its simplicity and accessibility.

Teng's popularity boomed worldwide in the 1970s after her debut in Japan.

In America, the popularity of e-books - and the devices needed to read them - has boomed over the past year.

Management experts say the popularity of corporate retreats has been booming.

Its popularity boomed in the 1940's when scientists figured out how to use it to pry open the secrets of genes.

Facebook's popularity boomed as it opened up to allow anyone to create a profile.

While under him, the ski school staff grew from 5 to 15 in seven years, and a love and popularity for skiing boomed.

And in China its popularity is booming.

The popularity of greyhound racing boomed in the post-war years, with 25 million people passing through the turnstiles nationwide each year.