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ballyhoo

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ballyhoo
Noun
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 But could all this ballyhoo sap interest in his work? Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world. Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ballyhoo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballyhoo
Noun
  • But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.
    Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
  • All the commotion around them was stifling.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Moro Ojomo earned the most hype of the non-Carter defensive linemen this summer.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • While crypto has endured cycles of hype and disillusionment, its actual utility may finally find its most potent expression in AI data markets.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Season 1 of The Studio was critically acclaimed and nabbed 23 nominations at the 77th Emmy Awards.
    Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore broke out in the states for her role as hotel manager Valentina in season 2 of HBO’s acclaimed The White Lotus.
    EW.com, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, the president’s criticism of mail-in ballots could risk disrupting the inroads Republicans made with voters last cycle, with the party spending millions promoting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2024 election.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Jung and Pauli’s hyper-intellectualization of everyday phenomena leaves out a fundamental component of the synchronicity—a deep emotional disturbance.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The disturbance has no chance of forming over the next 48 hours and a low 30% chance of forming over the next seven days, the hurricane center said.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When evaluating whether to sign on new talent or renew deals, Greenstein added that the company looks at factors such as hours listened, ad revenue, social media and publicity, as well as the broader idea of what that individual means to the service, or that particular genre.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
  • From sourcing leather and hardware to securing the right manufacturers and managing publicity, the process is full of moving parts.
    Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Seattle’s defense was mostly as advertised.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Kalshi has advertised its sports prediction markets on social media this month using NFL and NFL Players Association imagery without consent, while Polymarket has shared some of the league’s markings in its app without permission.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The average vehicle sells for nearly $50,000 and almost 20% of new car buyers are paying $1,000 or more a month, the report said.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In the current challenging environment, while GPs are selling assets cheaply or not at all, most LPs are focused on buying and selling baskets of secondaries.
    Control Risks, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Ballyhoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhoo. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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