hot ticket

noun

Definition of hot ticketnext
as in latest
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 Few investors have broad appeal like Buffett At the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of business, trips for students to Berkshire’s annual meetings were always a hot ticket. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 At the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of business, trips for students to Berkshire's annual meetings were always a hot ticket. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Like many hot ticket events, prices typically drop in the hours leading up to show time. — Casey Clark, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026 The Aces, led by four-time MVP A'ja Wilson, are a hot ticket as well. — Mike Avila, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot ticket
  1. latest
  2. trend
  3. craze
  4. rage
  5. enthusiasm
  6. vogue
  7. style
  8. last word
Noun
  • The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of latest
Noun
  • In fact, strawberries and cream is a major color trend for fall 2026—and the easiest way to try it yourself is to add red shoes to your look.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The dress, from Ashi Studio’s fall 2026 couture collection, was an on-trend departure from the usual leopard and zebra.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • The world’s wealthiest are finding new ways to deploy their fortunes beyond luxury cars and yachts—and the latest craze is soccer.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The company capitalized on the ballet flat craze by offering the popular style in a full spectrum of colors, prints and customizable options.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • There’s definitely a strain of rage that runs through dark comedy, which suggests the Oscar-winning director is still in touch with his inner Clash-loving firebrand.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Guilt, suffering, and justified rage all loom large in Godzilla Minus Zero, and though this is science-fiction, Yamazaki is also keyed in to the real-life underpinnings of his fictional characters’ feelings.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • Splitter voiced consistent enthusiasm about Wilson’s growth from game to game.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Iommi’s key plans for his new lineup and record were to make sure the players brought a healthy dose of enthusiasm.
    — Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • When the boots took over pop culture in the ’00s, skinny jeans were in vogue.
    — Rosana Lai, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Downey vogues as the pair walks in the video, while Pascal sticks out his tongue and laughs.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Set on 600 acres at the mouth of the Bedwell River, the off-grid retreat is known for its 25 safari-style canvas tents, cedar-plank boardwalks, and wilderness adventures.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The reigning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, Avila rose to notoriety during his time at Saint Louis and Indiana State due to his play style and signature goggles.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Through a microphone, the journalists listened as Pike spoke what were meant to be her last words—about love—and sang with her Buddhist spiritual adviser.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Smolensk, Russia, February 1837 and February 1860 Belatedly, John’s last words reached Adelaide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
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