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hype

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noun (1)

slang
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as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes

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as in needle
a slender hollow instrument by which material is put into or taken from the body through the skin scattered inside the abandoned building were hypes and other signs of drug use

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hype

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noun (2)

as in publicity
information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause the prelaunch hype for the new cell phone translated into phenomenal sales numbers on release day

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hype

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verb (1)

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verb (2)

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Recent Examples of hype
Adjective
Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022 The post-hype candidate had twice as many targets as Rob Gronkowski (six to three) and a touchdown. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020
Noun
Reynolds was referring to the test footage of his Deadpool that leaked in 2014 and proved to the studio that there was enough hype to move forward with a movie. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024 The hype man even made in-person appearances at Paris' Aquatics Center to cheer the athletes on. Stacy Lambe, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Bon Jovi spent 2024 hyping the world for their album Forever, which arrived in June. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Now is officially the time to get hyped for all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals (Amazon! Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hype 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
Adjective
  • Not only is this a more efficient approach for designers, but these systems also afford greater scalability since design changes can be implemented once and then updated throughout the entire platform.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Shuttles will transport you to other nearby attractions like Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve which, in addition to being a popular golf course, has an awesome cave and nature walk that little and big kids will love.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.
    Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The endlessly charming ensemble has really jelled together and bonded with the material, making for terrific chemistry and energy.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • And for parents, getting to see your kids engage in nature and learn something new while on vacation is fantastic.
    Bjorn Behlert, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Kai Rose Reed Diffuser Kai's distinguished rose scent is a fantastic floral that feels timeless in any space.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The company has quickly established a stellar reputation for innovative cask finishes and is a perennial medal winner in international spirit competitions.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 finished strong with the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • His best-selling 2019 memoir Me and Furnish’s 1995 documentary about him, Tantrums & Tiaras, reveal a willingness to let people see the less fabulous side of Elton John.
    Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Not only does this new brand of luxury laundry detergent clean dirty clothes, but the sleek modern bottle looks fabulous on any laundry room shelf.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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