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 usual red-carpet hoopla was significantly curtailed, though, and news updates were delivered during commercial breaks.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
In the very same draft that produced unprecedented hoopla because of the Crosby lottery, Hornqvist was the very last draft choice selected, a gem to the Nashville Predators.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Too often that gets lost in the hoopla surrounding cap space and the opportunity to be aggressive.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The main source of the hoopla is the emergent Chinese startup DeepSeek, which rattled the Club stock late last month with claims of more efficient AI models.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
In the very same draft that produced unprecedented hoopla because of the Crosby lottery, Hornqvist was the very last draft choice selected, a gem to the Nashville Predators.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Too often that gets lost in the hoopla surrounding cap space and the opportunity to be aggressive.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The main source of the hoopla is the emergent Chinese startup DeepSeek, which rattled the Club stock late last month with claims of more efficient AI models.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoopla
Noun
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Pilots heard the commotion and turned the flight around back to Savannah, police said.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, this means that even something as small as a new shade of Pocket Blush is bound to cause tons of commotion—and spoiler alert, that’s exactly what happened after Hailey’s recent date night routine.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Princess Cruises Offering premium packages without the fuss of some larger companies, Princess Cruises are sophisticated and cater to travelers who value off-boat excursions as much as onboard activities.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The news, which surfaced late last week when letters to these vendors from Chief Procurement Officer Sharla Roberts were shared with the media, caused an immediate stir and prompted some aldermen to publicly advise contractors not to comply with the request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Fans of this show based on a treatment by the legendary Bruce Lee caused enough of a stir that it was eventually renewed for Max exclusively, airing a third season on the streaming service.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Minor disturbances, such as noise, movement or a slightly full bladder, can now easily interrupt sleep.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, March 24, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call about a disturbance at a home on Barkers Crossing Avenue in Houston.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Such a break in tradition would be catastrophic for the diamond industry, which is already in turmoil.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Haiti has been in constant turmoil, hampering U.S. efforts.—
Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Without a truly dominant interior presence, this is what can separate the Huskies in a hurry.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, Walter Clayton Jr. is equally as capable of putting up points in a hurry.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Hoopla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoopla. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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