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
  • The grand finale of the festivities will unfold on November 10 at The Jealous Monk, where bartenders will battle it out in a Mystic Cocktail Competition.
    Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The famous golf swing celebration isn’t out of place either.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Interjection
  • There is no a-ha moment in that song.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Lotte Duty Free’s CEO, Kim Dong-ha, is actively strengthening the watches and jewelry category as both domestic and international customer demand for luxury watches and jewelry has boomed.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 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
  • If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • With music, dancing, and a touch of retro flair, this is an evening designed for pure fun and maybe a little luck at the tables.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • African Americans in the crowd responded with cheers and rejoicing.
    David Wright Faladé, Chicago Tribune, 19 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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