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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
it turned out that the ballyhoo was the result of a movie being filmed on the street
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as in hype
information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause
the usual ballyhoo intended to fill the seats at megaplexes around the country
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as in to acclaim
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
that reviewer always ballyhoos any book by one of his pet authors
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the TV networks usually spend the summer months ballyhooing their new fall shows
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Recent Examples of ballyhoo
Rebecca Messina, The Week Uk, theweek, 30 Dec. 2024
At this point, The Rock already had one foot out the door toward Hollywood, and the win would matter less in his career than the overall ballyhoo of the match.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 July 2024
For all the ballyhoo about the total solar eclipse this past April, the event didn’t stir up much in the way of conspiracy thinking.
—Eric Olson, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Curiously, there seemed to be no VIP or movie star ballyhoo; instead, as The Times wrote, the inaugural passengers on the north-to-south trip were 150 L.A.-area schoolkids.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2023
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Having been pretty much unanimously declared the loser of the verbal ballyhoo, Drake has since taken the feud down a different avenue – accusing record label Universal Music of illicitly boosting the track on streaming services and radio.
—Rebecca Messina, The Week Uk, theweek, 30 Dec. 2024
At this point, The Rock already had one foot out the door toward Hollywood, and the win would matter less in his career than the overall ballyhoo of the match.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 July 2024
For all the ballyhoo about the total solar eclipse this past April, the event didn’t stir up much in the way of conspiracy thinking.
—Eric Olson, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Curiously, there seemed to be no VIP or movie star ballyhoo; instead, as The Times wrote, the inaugural passengers on the north-to-south trip were 150 L.A.-area schoolkids.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballyhoo
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Despite the commotion their accidental twinning caused online, Roach — who was filmed cooly reacting to seeing Sawai on the carpet — confirms that the vibes are all good not only between the two stars, but also between himself and Sawai's stylist.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Reality does not meet the hype, according to one expert.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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The fact that the treat is an in-store exclusive hasn't stopped the hype around it.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Whether that timeline can change or has changed is uncertain and, in any case, the point of this article is actually not to exert pressure or to acclaim Newcastle as future champions, but rather to recognise and celebrate an extraordinary moment in their history.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This year’s revival featuring Scherzinger has been equally critically acclaimed, with several Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations under its belt and praise coming from the likes of Heidi Klum and Oprah Winfrey.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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When included as part of a balanced diet, soy foods can promote muscle growth, protect heart health, and support weight management.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Plus, hair loss treatments do so much more than promote hair growth, which usually takes a couple of months to see.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 2025
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Lewis also had his own communications staffer in London, who operated independently of the Post’s publicity department.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Despite the publicity and the flooding problem, year-over-year sales rose by 40%, and so did the median sale price — by $20,000.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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Bundling, or combining policies from the same provider, can result in big discounts: State Farm, Geico, Erie and Allstate all advertise rate reductions of up to 25% for enrolling in both home and car insurance.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Plants advertise their nectar and pollen with a sweet, enticing odor.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Anyone who wants to sell a home quickly for cash should call Jon Bichelmeyer at 913-599-5000 or email him at jon@archwayhomesinc.com.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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Now seniors, dealing with age, stairs and progressive health issues, we have been advised that selling and moving to a senior assisted living facility is the best option for us before we are forced by circumstances to move.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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