as in great
of the very best kind
a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals
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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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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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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
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now
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Recent Examples of hype
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
Quartz Staff, Quartz, 28 May 2025
These investors have collectively spent $400 million on the coin, a type of cryptocurrency that depends on hype to increase its value.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Tovia Smith, NPR, 2 June 2025
Ben, Jacob, and Adarsh entered the studio like rock stars, as the audience stood and cheered, greeted them with posters, and Adam Sandler hyped them up over the mic.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
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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
Quartz’s Shannon Carroll has more on whether Nvidia can keep out-chipping the hype.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 28 May 2025
These investors have collectively spent $400 million on the coin, a type of cryptocurrency that depends on hype to increase its value.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Verb
But whether any such perks – or obligations – will come with the Gold Card remains far from clear, and the administration is not offering any more details some three months after President Donald Trump first started hyping the idea.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 2 June 2025
Ben, Jacob, and Adarsh entered the studio like rock stars, as the audience stood and cheered, greeted them with posters, and Adam Sandler hyped them up over the mic.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
Adjective
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The idea was to allow developers to build more profitable market-rate apartments using greater height and density while providing financial support to balance out the lower rents for workforce tenants.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Paul hit an awesome Asai Moonsault on Jey Uso through a table, so Jey will walk into Raw’s world title match against Gunther even more banged up.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Teresi continued his role as an awesome do-it-all player Saturday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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My 10-year-old avocado grown from seed produced two wonderful fruits last year.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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She’s got a wonderful dynamic with Sydney Agudong, who plays Nani.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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With no wind or other elements for the players to confront, both produced some terrific tennis for stretches.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Esquivel didn’t allow an earned run in a terrific game-one performance against Lovejoy.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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End of first period: Panthers 3, Edmonton 0 Anton Lundell scored off a fantastic Carter Verhaeghe forecheck and assist with 41.7 seconds left in the first period to give the Panthers a fat 3-0 lead after the first period.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Warmest condolences to his family, friends and, so importantly, his fantastic legion of FANS!!!—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The expectation after that stellar season was that the Kings were ready to make the next step nd establish themselves as the Western Conference powerhouse.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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If history is any indication, this stellar earnings season and the ensuing May rally mean investors may be in for some rocky times ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Randy Breed: Mixed Age: 10 months Randy is a fabulous guy who navigates the world around him with charisma and positive energy, despite being deaf.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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The film is notable for a dodge ball scene that goes disgustingly awry, a long gay kiss — an unheard-of smooch in 1981 — between Andrew and a bully, and for Arngrim’s goth-twink fabulous costumes, including the silkiest cape.—
Erik Piepenburg,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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