as in great
of the very best kind
a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals
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slang
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as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes
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as in needle
a slender hollow instrument by which material is put into or taken from the body through the skin
scattered inside the abandoned building were hypes and other signs of drug use
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as in publicity
information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause
the prelaunch hype for the new cell phone translated into phenomenal sales numbers on release day
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now
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Recent Examples of hype
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022
The post-hype candidate had twice as many targets as Rob Gronkowski (six to three) and a touchdown.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
As Trump scrambles to put some points on the board in his second term, many of his moves have been familiar ones—the shifting demands, the negotiating via social media, the messy public feuds among his advisers, the endless hype.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Audiences that get hyped up, like Thai audiences, are like talkative people.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022
The post-hype candidate had twice as many targets as Rob Gronkowski (six to three) and a touchdown.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020
Noun
And celebrities like Rihanna and Blackpink’s Rosé have only added to the hype.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
As Trump scrambles to put some points on the board in his second term, many of his moves have been familiar ones—the shifting demands, the negotiating via social media, the messy public feuds among his advisers, the endless hype.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
President Biden and President Trump have both hyped their roles in Hyundai’s total $21 billion U.S. investment.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Audiences that get hyped up, like Thai audiences, are like talkative people.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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There’s an awesome Amazon deal on a space-saving outdoor grill with a legion of fans.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The awesome battery life will easily last you through a long day of heavy scrolling and video streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Rob Refsnyder, who also had a terrific day by going 3 for 4 with two doubles, tallied an RBI double in the third inning to put the Red Sox up 4-0.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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But when the switch flips and the whole picture becomes clear, so does the terrific scope of Coogler’s triumph.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pareek’s fantastic results highlight the importance of close collaboration between hardware and software teams for delivering products that are not only functional but also efficient and scalable.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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This revival soars in large part due to its fantastic cast, especially Pierce, Barasch, Monsoon, and Ramin Karimloo, playing the Pirate King.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pluto may currently be a dwarf planet on the golf apparel sales leaderboard, but if the brand stays on the current trajectory, the future could be stellar.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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You might be left with tiny scratches that make your once pristine appliances and surfaces look less than stellar.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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All of this means it’s been a fabulous week for stargazing.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Most of these are in the genus Echeveria, and there is an almost endless assortment of fabulous shapes, colors, and growth forms.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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