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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
But amid the hype around European defense, Muirhead conceded that the exit trajectory for many startups in the sector remains shrouded in uncertainty. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025 As if the next few months weren’t packed enough for gamers with new entries of Ninja Gaiden, Call of Duty, and Battlefield, Nintendo decided to stoke their own hype with a wave of big announcements this morning. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fans and social media users flooded his post with comments, showing their support for the player and hyping up his unintentional style choice in response. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Google has spent the last few weeks hyping up its new Pixel 10 phones, which are very nice devices. ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hype
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
Adjective
  • Another great addition is live captions and translation.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Praise feels great, ridicule or people not liking it doesn't.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Harry Dean Stanton is excellent.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Moisture recovery ranged from good to excellent, with morning relative humidity levels between 55% and 88%.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That rules, actually, that video is awesome.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But the people there were awesome.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Stargazing is a wonderful pursuit that appeals to both the casual and dedicated observer, but views outside of cities are often much clearer and brighter thanks to different levels of light pollution.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As always, the iPhone takes terrific photos.
    Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Now the Phils are desperate to keep the affable and articulate Ohio native, who has cultivated a reputation as a clubhouse leader and terrific teammate.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As Man’s Best Friend gets off to a fantastic start, two of Carpenter’s previous full-lengths either rise across multiple rosters or bounce back onto several tallies.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Liverpool as a city produces fantastic footballers.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.
    Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • At the start of the summer season, in June, the brightest stars of Gemini the Twins, Pollux and Castor appear side by side low in the northwest twilight, bringing up the rear of the winter stellar procession in much the same way as the twin marker lights on a caboose bring up the rear of a train.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • For all its grand ambitions and notable budget, The Cortège often feels like a fabulous Pinterest board come to life rather than a coherent performance.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • One of these things has intrigue, murder, thrilling cinematography, and fabulous costumes.
    Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025

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