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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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
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 May 2025
After some patter from the hype man, Greg Gutfeld came out and read MAGA-dad jokes off a teleprompter, and teed up his four guests: a comedian named Michael Loftus, the anarchist troll Michael Malice, the former MTV v.j. Kennedy, and Cobb, who wore a Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Musk hyped sales of 250,000 a year by 2025, but the pickup’s production has been tempered by high costs and manufacturing issues, and Q1 deliveries — despite the 129% YOY increase — were just 6,406.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 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
Then, Donald Trump won the presidency, sending crypto hype into overdrive.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 May 2025
After some patter from the hype man, Greg Gutfeld came out and read MAGA-dad jokes off a teleprompter, and teed up his four guests: a comedian named Michael Loftus, the anarchist troll Michael Malice, the former MTV v.j. Kennedy, and Cobb, who wore a Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Verb
The images, videos and stunts served up to the public are meant to provoke, to hype, to bend reality.
—Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Musk hyped sales of 250,000 a year by 2025, but the pickup’s production has been tempered by high costs and manufacturing issues, and Q1 deliveries — despite the 129% YOY increase — were just 6,406.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
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The scene, staged at Carnegie Hall, a venue built by one of America’s great 19th century philanthropists, paid tribute to a long tradition of American giving, while pointing to new ways of thinking that are shaping the 21st century.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The future of Hollywood depends on whether the industry recognizes that its greatest asset isn’t its distribution technology but its storytellers.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Shark can't escape trio of fish in 'awesome' underwater chase A remarkable scene unfolded in Florida waters as three fish began chasing a shark, which appeared to be pretty bothered by their attention.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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The settler spirit, much derided now, represented an awesome ability.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Comment Wow, what a terrific series finale to Luthen, the acclaimed Disney+ show about the rebel who challenged an Empire, and also all of the other rebels, mostly by lecturing them incessantly.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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Already an Olympic bronze medalist thanks to her play for Team USA's 3 vs. 3 squad at the 2024 Paris games, Van Lith concluded a terrific NCAA career with a final season starring in the Big 12 for Texas Christian University.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Otherwise, these are fantastic sheets that will last without breaking the bank.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 May 2025
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Guzzo said that just about every seat inside has fantastic sight lines, from the lower level to the upper deck and even the outfield standing room area.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Hailey Washington, a senior majoring in marketing at Drexel University in Philadelphia, isn't bullish about her job prospects despite stellar undergraduate performance and indispensable industry experience from an internship at a luxury fashion brand.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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This is a fabulous day for romance and warm, loving relations with others, because the Moon is in your sign, lined up with Venus in your sign, which is also close to Neptune in your sign.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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The Verhaeghe-Bennett-Tkachuk line was fabulous Thursday.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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