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also hooray
or hoorah
as in huzza
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Recent Examples of hurrah
As Americans wrap up their summer trips and students get in the swing of a new school year, Labor Day weekend can feel like the last hurrah after months of hot weather and relaxation.
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Labor Day weekend, the last hurrah of the summer, is one of the most popular times of the year for travel.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 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
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Labor Day weekend, the last hurrah of the summer, is one of the most popular times of the year for travel.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 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
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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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The aircraft’s nose was reported to have multiple marks consistent with hail damage, and weather radar data from that evening indicated moderate convective activity along the route.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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There may also be rules that prevent tenants from allowing snow, rain, or hail to enter the property.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 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
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Images released by the sheriff's office show Silverstone being wheeled out of the hospital to a crowd of about 140 first responders and hospital staff, clapping and holding blue balloons, Silverstone’s favorite color, according to the news release.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
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An air cast was placed over his leg before Hill – cheering and clapping, while acknowledging the cheers of fans – was taken off the field on a cart.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Hurrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurrah. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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