whoopee

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noun

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Recent Examples of whoopee
Noun
And, sure, the divorce eventually came, but not before a temporary happy ending in which much whoopee was made. Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoopee
Interjection
  • But, hey, that’s just almost a perfect combo of artists, Doja Cat and Kenny G.
    Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
  • There's also Cyborg, who, although a member of the Justice League, ends up working with the Titans because… hey, why not?
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The Bear star Jeremy Allen White missed the festivities to attend to his best friend's wedding.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
  • As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.
    Stacey Wilson Hunt, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
Interjection
  • Depends on location — Phoenix’s school is ZAY-vier, while Tucson’s San Xavier del Bac Mission is San hah-VEE-air.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Rodriguez caught Valkyria on the top rope and finished her off wit ha Tejada Bomb.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The holiday grind is more merriment than misery for Al Pitrelli.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Joining in the merriment and chaos are Donna’s old pals Rosie (Carly Sakolove) and Tanya (scene-stealer Jalynn Steele).
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Here are a few other new names to know, old names to remember, broadcast predictions and fun matchups to set the Thursday pregame off right.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Most Novelty House beds are incredibly fun, and this tree house design will delight anyone who gets to sleep within its walls.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But before rejoicing, consider what might be a kind of gas price dilemma.
    Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The sense of rejoicing that derives from the wild shouts of iubilare in Latin didn’t emerge in English until the sixteenth century.
    Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025
  • Alternatively, the Perry Lane Hotel, as well as the brand-new, Ann Savannah, will put you in the heart of the merrymaking.
    Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Whoopee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoopee. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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