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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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Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 19 Nov. 2021
The wanted posters began to disappear years ago with no ballyhoo.
—Bob Greene, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
Jean Smart has been enjoying much-deserved ballyhoo this spring.
—oregonlive, 25 May 2021
While much of the ballyhoo around the upcoming Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV focuses on its plug-in-hybrid powertrain, there's an inline-six engine in the future lineup that deserves some attention, too.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 17 Jan. 2023
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The news has brought a sizable amount of ballyhoo.
—Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 19 Nov. 2021
The wanted posters began to disappear years ago with no ballyhoo.
—Bob Greene, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
Jean Smart has been enjoying much-deserved ballyhoo this spring.
—oregonlive, 25 May 2021
While much of the ballyhoo around the upcoming Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV focuses on its plug-in-hybrid powertrain, there's an inline-six engine in the future lineup that deserves some attention, too.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 17 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballyhoo
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According to footage obtained by TMZ, at least one guard appeared to lose balance amidst the scuffle, reportedly injuring their leg in the commotion.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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All that commotion in response to a threat is, again, what shows up as swelling.Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
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Several pharmaceutical companies are now chasing the hype, working to introduce new drugs to get in on the demand.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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This episode had a lot of hype online, not only for fan favorite Mulaney, but also for Roan’s SNL debut as the musical guest.Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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She's had some movies that weren't exactly critically acclaimed.David Chiu, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While his songwriting has earned him recognition in the industry, Davis is also acclaimed for his dynamic stage presence.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Outside the main doors, one large group of election observers congregated as Jefferson Davis lead them in a prayer. Davis, is a former Menomonee Falls village president who promoted false claims about the 2020 election and tried to overturn the results.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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According to The Weather Channel, the disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical depression and possibly Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday and the system could become a hurricane in the western Caribbean.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The disturbance sits 345 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica.Elisa Raffa, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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As described in Section 7, Participants may be asked to complete a publicity release.TIME.com, TIME.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Crowds would flock to Graceland's gates and pore over publicity photos, hoping to catch a glimpse of the King and his growing family or at least their world.Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Garvey has held few public events, Schiff has regularly traveled out of state to boost Democrats in more competitive races, and neither campaign has really advertised.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Goldberg wound up going on to win 161 matches in a row, although it was advertised on WCW as 173 matches.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The iconic Astoria, Oregon, home sold in November 2022 for $1.65 million to entrepreneur and Goonies superfan, Behman Zakeri.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Giuliani's lawyers have argued that Freeman and Moss should not be allowed to obtain and sell his belongings while his appeal is pending in a federal court in Washington.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Ballyhoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhoo. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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