as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
most of the movie's budget must have gone for its gee-whiz special effects
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Recent Examples of gee whiz
Eric Todisco, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Perseverance's aurora observations, which were described in a study published Wednesday (May 14) in the journal Science Advances, have more than just gee-whiz appeal.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 May 2025
Are the gee-whiz tech innovations still relevant like the electric light bulb or the elevator were?
—Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
California once was the state where a visionary might start up a gee-whiz concept in a garage.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Missoula, Montana, where he was born, bequeathed him a folksy Eagle Scout congeniality, all nasal delivery and gee-whiz enthusiasm.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
My key question at the meal: when quantum computing would stop being a gee-whiz technology that doesn’t actually do any real work, and start revolutionizing everything as the hype machine has taught us to expect.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Boosting the gee-whiz factor even higher, the drone both takes off from and lands on your outstretched hand.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2018
Adjective
Wow, gee whiz, golly wolly!
—Eric Todisco, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023
Interjection
The Institute never achieves either emotional potency or any sense of gee-whiz spectacle.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Perseverance's aurora observations, which were described in a study published Wednesday (May 14) in the journal Science Advances, have more than just gee-whiz appeal.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 May 2025
Are the gee-whiz tech innovations still relevant like the electric light bulb or the elevator were?
—Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
California once was the state where a visionary might start up a gee-whiz concept in a garage.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Missoula, Montana, where he was born, bequeathed him a folksy Eagle Scout congeniality, all nasal delivery and gee-whiz enthusiasm.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
My key question at the meal: when quantum computing would stop being a gee-whiz technology that doesn’t actually do any real work, and start revolutionizing everything as the hype machine has taught us to expect.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Boosting the gee-whiz factor even higher, the drone both takes off from and lands on your outstretched hand.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gee whiz
Adjective
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Carlos Alcaraz produced a sensational behind-the-back shot during his victory over Arthur Rinderknech at the US Open, winning the point from his quick-thinking improvisation.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Promoters use sensational language, promise returns and encourage quick trading.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tommy and re-united ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter) will continue with colorful combustion.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the Cielo Point Lawn, there’s a variety of family activities, including a caricature artist, a tie-dye station to create colorful T-shirts, watermelon eating contests, and more.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Interjection
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And Sacks, a PayPal Mafia member and veteran Silicon Valley investor, is just the sort of titan of industry this town routinely devours and humiliates — from Rex Tillerson to, well, Elon Musk.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The irony is that without vivid color, many snacks and cereals look faded and, well, obviously processed.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Or tender, juicy mojo pork marinated with savory cumin and cilantro, and brightened with zesty lime and orange juices.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Interjection
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And hey, don’t forget that The Office took a season to find its footing, too, and so did Parks and Rec.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
3 Sep. 2025
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But hey, at least the town church survived?—
Kelly Martinez,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Interjection
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As the spigot closed, inflation spiked (gee, maybe there’s a connection?) and the economy slowed, the state budget went from a whopping surplus to stubborn deficits.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
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At his best, Corenswet is exactly the gosh golly gee wiz American Superman of old, determined to protect innocents and save lives.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Interjection
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Remember lo those many weeks ago when the ground wasn't covered in snow?—
Amber Hunt,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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And lo, like a rain cloud over a parched valley, here comes Amazon boss Andy Jassy to shower us with fresh fear and dread.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
Interjection
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And no, not the pregame fireworks to celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl banner being unveiled.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Oh, no — how is this going to work on X (fka Twitter)?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gee whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gee%20whiz. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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