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hype

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noun (1)

slang
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as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes

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as in needle
a slender hollow instrument by which material is put into or taken from the body through the skin scattered inside the abandoned building were hypes and other signs of drug use

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hype

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noun (2)

as in publicity
information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause the prelaunch hype for the new cell phone translated into phenomenal sales numbers on release day

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hype

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verb (1)

hype

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verb (2)

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Recent Examples of hype
Adjective
Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022 The post-hype candidate had twice as many targets as Rob Gronkowski (six to three) and a touchdown. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020
Noun
An artist worked for years on an album, released it, and hoped the hype lasted. Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025 So, has her latest gift to the world of music lived up to the hype? Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
One play Lauter gets hyped for and would like to see even more of is the tight end screen, which features the offense showing pass protection to the defense before setting up a short swing pass to a guy with blockers in front. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025 The 27-year-old signal-caller hyped up Davis during his postgame interview with NBC Sports' Maria Taylor. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hype
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
Adjective
  • See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • At just $30, Universal Thread’s version is a great way to add the style to your rotation at a fraction of the price.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Our 6-year-old reviewer thinks her clothes are awesome, while her parent likes that this doll encourages imaginative play.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • These things look freaking awesome!
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Skor bars are a nonnegotiable addition; the cookies have the perfect toffee-to-chocolate ratio and wonderful texture.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Today’s tech news follows; have a wonderful weekend.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Chris Shula has been terrific through the first four weeks of this season, engineering a Rams defense that ranks in the top 10 in just about every category.
    Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Talanoa Hufanga only had one tackle Monday night, but his impact in the secondary has been felt throughout the early part of the season and was again as the Broncos put the clamps on Cincy’s terrific receivers.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The branding and level of Springfield specificity is fantastic.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The laptop also includes a 1080p webcam, which had fantastic clarity in my testing.
    Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Las Vegas’ Game 1 three-point victory was fueled by its stellar reserves as guards Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans combined to score 39 points.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • And aside from a few less-than-stellar visuals, the scares hold up.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This fabulous nude color lipstick really makes the face.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Jisoo, a member of Blackpink, was one of the most camera savvy of the attendees, getting shots with a bevy of fabulous girls at the show.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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