Synonyms of hype

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verb (1)

as in to promote

to provide publicity for

the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promote
• sell
• ballyhoo
• publicize
• tout
• advertise
• announce
• boost
• merchandise
• praise
• push
• plug
• pitch
• talk up
• acclaim
• beat the drum (for)
• review
• hail
• laud
• bark
• endorse
• recommend
• publish
• broadcast
• plump (for)
• plonk (for)
• plunk (for)

hype

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verb (2)

as in to increase

to make greater in size, amount, or number

the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• boost
• accelerate
• expand
• augment
• raise
• stoke
• add (to)
• multiply
• swell
• enhance
• extend
• amplify
• intensify
• reinforce
• maximize
• up
• compound
• escalate
• aggrandize
• pump up
• supersize
• boom
• strengthen
• enlarge
• build up
• supplement
• spike
• jump
• skyrocket
• inflate
• heighten
• bump (up)
• prolong
• draw out
• stretch
• flesh (out)
• develop
• ratchet (up)
• blow up
• lengthen
• protract
• complement
• magnify
• dilate
• accumulate
• elongate
• beef (up)
• rachet (up)
• distend
• amass
• parlay
• collect
• follow up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• diminish
• decrease
• lessen
• lower
• dwindle
• abate
• subtract (from)
• downsize
• shorten
• curtail
• contract
• abbreviate
• abridge
• cut back
• minify
• compress
• condense
• de-escalate
• constrict
• retrench

hype

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noun (1)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• publicity
• advertisement
• advertising
• ad
• message
• commercial
• poster
• puffery
• ballyhoo
• marketing
• promotion
• billboard
• word
• propaganda
• sign
• story
• publication
• banner
• spot
• bill
• release
• report
• pronouncement
• broadcast
• plug
• placard
• newscast
• dispatch
• testimonial
• bulletin
• ink
• write-up

hype

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noun (2)

ˈhīp 

slang

1

as in user

a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally

a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• user
• addict
• freak
• junkie
• fiend
• stoner
• druggie
• doper
• head
• dopehead
• speed freak
• hophead
• crackhead
• burnout
• pothead
• cokehead
• acidhead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonuser
• nonaddict

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• needle
• syringe
• hypodermic needle
• hypodermic syringe
• hypodermic

hype

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adjective

slang

as in great

of the very best kind

a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• great
• excellent
• awesome
• wonderful
• terrific
• fantastic
• stellar
• superb
• prime
• fabulous
• beautiful
• lovely
• quality
• marvelous
• hot
• sensational
• fine
• famous
• cool
• classic
• neat
• slick
• immense
• heavenly
• top
• topping
• par excellence
• too much
• divine
• number one
• good
• superlative
• superior
• grand
• swell
• cracking
• exceptional
• brave
• banner
• splendid
• dope
• mean
• top-notch
• choice
• top-shelf
• prize
• keen
• sterling
• capital
• frontline
• first-class
• nifty
• unsurpassed
• out of this world
• high-class
• groovy
• radical
• first-rate
• gangbusters
• noble
• fab
• righteous
• gone
• bumper
• decent
• dynamite
• peachy
• better
• brag
• dandy
• bully
• blue-chip
• out-of-sight
• down
• blue-ribbon
• supernal
• topflight
• first-string
• fantabulous
• special
• A1
• wizard
• boss
• boffo
• primo
• peachy keen
• adequate
• top-of-the-line
• bang-up
• five-star
• corking
• crackerjack
• tip-top
• all right
• fancy
• traditional
• four-star
• satisfactory
• phat
• A-OK
• acceptable
• numero uno
• bonny
• classical
• gilt-edged
• jim-dandy
• standard
• prizewinning
• tolerable
• OK
• premium
• passable
• high-grade
• high-test
• select
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• terrible
• poor
• awful
• pathetic
• atrocious
• lousy
• wretched
• bad
• rotten
• vile
• inferior
• unsatisfactory
• substandard
• low-grade
• mediocre
• execrable
• middling
• second-class
• second-rate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hype

Verb

Since a single figure can take years to bring to life, the studio carefully selects a perfect group of individuals — a mixture of concept artists, sculptors, painters, costumers and fabric artists, project managers, and development leads — who are specifically hyped about that particular character. —Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026

Our community editor recently hyped a few more retro zines on our TikTok. —Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026

Noun

The hype was undeniable during the late summer, yet buzz stayed steady through the final quarter of 2025. —Abby Webster, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026

Ready to see what all of the hype is about? —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026

Adjective

The Billikens are my post-hype breakout team. —The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates. —Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022