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Recent Examples of hurrah
The three-night run marked the Grateful Dead’s sixth and final hurrah at the movie palace, which closed its doors for good that December.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
But films like this, ones not destined to make a splash at the general box office, were part of the last hurrah of horror on home video.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The trip was supposed to be a final hurrah before everyone parts ways for new jobs and life changes.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 May 2025
The 2009-10 season was one of the last hurrahs for Mourinho’s ultra-reactive style, as Guardiola’s philosophy ended up evolving and shaping the game’s future.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
But films like this, ones not destined to make a splash at the general box office, were part of the last hurrah of horror on home video.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The trip was supposed to be a final hurrah before everyone parts ways for new jobs and life changes.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 May 2025
The 2009-10 season was one of the last hurrahs for Mourinho’s ultra-reactive style, as Guardiola’s philosophy ended up evolving and shaping the game’s future.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurrah
Noun
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Read: What parents of boys should know Hess does all of this without sharing a drop of advice—hallelujah.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Said it over and over like a preacher singing hallelujah.—
Philip Martin,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The Texas walkout drew a collective huzzah, with the chief Democratic group focused on state legislative power calling on their members to retaliate in spades.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Her final months in office have included great huzzahs in her honor, including receiving the Charlotte Rotary Club’s Excellence in Leadership Award and being named Charlotte Woman of the Year.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Scientists hail cancer breakthroughs Scientists are hailing promising breakthroughs in the fight against cancer, with one new therapy appearing to kill tumors without damaging healthy flesh.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tornadic waterspouts move from land to water or form over water, often with severe thunderstorms, and typically feature high winds, hail and lightning, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mentoring and advice to the nonprofit world, all good and bravo and yes.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That’s after days of clapping and hollering at premieres, resulting in standing ovations that lasted into the double digits.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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My mother is lying in her bed, clapping.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Hurrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurrah. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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