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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
the hot ticket this season is the retro look
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Recent Examples of hot ticket
The Padres have been a hot ticket for several years as San Diego’s only team in the four biggest North American sports leagues, ranking second in the majors in attendance last season.
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Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Duchamp has been a hot ticket on the block since 2024, when In Advance of the Broken Arm, from the collection of the artist Joseph Kosuth, sold for just over $3 million.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
This weekend's Pirates-Rays game won't be the only hot ticket in town, however, as the Penguins are making their return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night for the first time since 2022.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Friday, April 10, concert is sure to be a hot ticket, as San Francisco Performances brings Goode back to Herbst Theatre for the first time since 2022.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2026
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Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Duchamp has been a hot ticket on the block since 2024, when In Advance of the Broken Arm, from the collection of the artist Joseph Kosuth, sold for just over $3 million.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
This weekend's Pirates-Rays game won't be the only hot ticket in town, however, as the Penguins are making their return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night for the first time since 2022.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Friday, April 10, concert is sure to be a hot ticket, as San Francisco Performances brings Goode back to Herbst Theatre for the first time since 2022.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot ticket
Noun
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From the ’90s well through mid-2000s, shoe trends stayed in their lane.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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To battle the troubling trend, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney created a partnership with 20 big-name box stores to crack down on the shoplifting ring.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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That kicked off the weight-loss-medication craze.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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The series also taps into the current craze of new-adult stories — that is, focused on characters in that stage of life between teen and full-fledged adulthood — many specifically set in the pressure-cooker environment that college and university settings naturally supply to make romance spark.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Director Max Winkler worked closely with the two actors to create a rapport that could inform their face-offs, which operate on rage and fear.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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This has brought some understandable pre-tournament rage.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Noun
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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And saving money is always en vogue.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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That’s a big reason why the idea of retooling on the fly has become more en vogue, with the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins (among others) recently pursuing paths that didn’t rely on bottoming out.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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What were Richard Ramirez’s last words?—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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That last word was key, and key to Denver’s rationale with the contract adjustment.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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“Hot ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20ticket. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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