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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
it turned out that the ballyhoo was the result of a movie being filmed on the street
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as in hype
information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause
the usual ballyhoo intended to fill the seats at megaplexes around the country
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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
that reviewer always ballyhoos any book by one of his pet authors
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the TV networks usually spend the summer months ballyhooing their new fall shows
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Recent Examples of ballyhoo
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 May 2025
There must be some dismay that Sunset Boulevard, starring an electrifying Nicole Scherzinger, which opened to much ballyhoo in NYC, has seen its attendance dip recently.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Here comes 72 hours of ballyhoo and bluster about the state of the television business.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 May 2025
There must be some dismay that Sunset Boulevard, starring an electrifying Nicole Scherzinger, which opened to much ballyhoo in NYC, has seen its attendance dip recently.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballyhoo
Noun
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During the commotion, the agent’s shaky cellphone video shows houses along the street and views of the sky.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Against the Horned Frogs, Peat matched the hype, leading the Wildcats with 12 points and five rebounds in the first half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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The fuzzy shearling interior and buttery soft suede outer is worth all the hype, and the chestnut hue goes with legit everything.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That bar had advertised all-inclusive tickets to a New Year’s Eve event, according to a BoiseDev story, but the ad is no longer available on the bar’s website.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Appleton has come as advertised as a hard-working, defensively reliable third-liner with limited offensive upside (11 points in 34 games).—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The series is part of the theater's efforts to promote accessible, affordable arts programs for the Aurora community.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said the fire was sparked following a domestic disturbance that led a woman to burn her boyfriend’s clothing in a barbecue pit on an apartment patio, FOX26 Houston reported.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The country’s strong standing in safety could stem from several factors, including societal structure, strict laws, and cultural focus on harmony, which keep street crime and public disturbances very low.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The show and its publicity tour have dominated social media feeds, group text chats, and even made their way into the conversation on Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve broadcast.—
Jessica Derschowitz,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rivera is demanding $16 million from the ‘DtMF’ rapper and his record label, Rimas Entertainment, for violating her privacy and publicity rights, Rolling Stone and Billboard reported.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The series was critically acclaimed and earned multiple Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Wyle, and Outstanding Drama Series.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Best friends Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald founded the bakery acclaimed for its large cookie offerings.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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But more than specific features and fixtures, the idea of wellness is becoming a big bathroom selling point.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Versatile bags are marked down as well, including a nano version of the best-selling Everywhere Belt Bag that’s now half off.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ballyhoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhoo. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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