as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
for all of the hoopla, very little news emerged from the governor's press conference this afternoon
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Recent Examples of hoopla
The recent media hoopla around the arrival of Formula 1—the biggest event of any kind in the city—has overshadowed the fact that Las Vegas is home to two different annual races in NASCAR—the most popular auto racing series in the country.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
No one can explain to me all the hoopla around three guys who showed up two weeks late to celebrate a birth.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a recent USA TODAY report revealed that Black Chicagoans, living in the shadows of the convention’s hype and hoopla, are leaning away from Harris (and sometimes toward Trump).
—Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2024
The Jaguars’ season has been equally as bad without the hoopla and media attention surrounding them.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
No one can explain to me all the hoopla around three guys who showed up two weeks late to celebrate a birth.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a recent USA TODAY report revealed that Black Chicagoans, living in the shadows of the convention’s hype and hoopla, are leaning away from Harris (and sometimes toward Trump).
—Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2024
The Jaguars’ season has been equally as bad without the hoopla and media attention surrounding them.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoopla
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the months that followed, Fort Worth ISD was a district in turmoil.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Catch up quick: Peltier was arrested following the Wounded Knee occupation of 1973 at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation amid violence and political turmoil.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Hoopla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoopla. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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