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also hurrah
or hurray
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Recent Examples of hooray
There were a lot of screws, but they were all separated into individual bags, and each part of the shed was clearly stamped with a part number (hooray for not having to peel off a bunch of stickers).
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Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooray
Interjection
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But, hey, that’s just almost a perfect combo of artists, Doja Cat and Kenny G.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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There's also Cyborg, who, although a member of the Justice League, ends up working with the Titans because… hey, why not?—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Interjection
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There is no a-ha moment in that song.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lotte Duty Free’s CEO, Kim Dong-ha, is actively strengthening the watches and jewelry category as both domestic and international customer demand for luxury watches and jewelry has boomed.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Hooray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooray. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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