BROUHAHA Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

brouhaha

noun

Definition of brouhaha

as in commotion

informal + usually disapproving great excitement or concern about something A brouhaha erupted over her statements about the president.

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Recent Examples of brouhaha All the big brouhaha for the United States’ 250th birthday wrapped up on July 4, right? — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 But recent changes to the bill — made ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled for this week — led to a bit of a brouhaha in the legislature. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 June 2026 The brouhaha marked the latest dispute over Winnetka’s lakefront, which has weathered waves of controversy in the wake of billionaire Justin Ishbia’s dealings with the Park District. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 And don’t forget the brouhaha over train fare. — Sean Gregory, Time, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brouhaha

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Noun

All of that pregame commotion set the stage for what came next.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The Canadian singer caused a commotion with her ensemble, showing off a head-to-toe Alaïa ensemble from the upcoming Archetypes spring 2027 collection.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

Although Congress doesn’t pass many laws these days, the White House has been a furious tempest of executive orders.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The ongoing tempest includes Camille Sims (Alexandria Riley) having to prevent a Safeguard extermination as the new Head of IT this year, and the revelation of ex-security chief Robert Sims (Common) regarding Bernard (Tim Robbins).

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tempest

Noun

News that Adele won the show was announced on Monday, and two days later, the full cast of celebrities and pros was revealed, sending the Dancing fandom into a frenzy.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
So when Trader Joe’s dropped a similar formula at a fraction of the cost, skincare enthusiasts went into a bit of a frenzy.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of frenzy

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Korhely, at one end of the pedestrianized Liszt Ferenc square, is a good-value restaurant where the beef stew with dumplings was delicious and filling.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Undamaged tomatoes can often be washed, their stems removed, and frozen solid, then thawed and used in salsas, stews, or marinara later on.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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