as in great
of the very best kind
a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals
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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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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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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now
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Recent Examples of hype
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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
What readers will notice Clarity over hype.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Herzog weighs every scene equally, not using one to hype up the next.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
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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
Of course, the hype around Manning has been palpable.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
What readers will notice Clarity over hype.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
That’s why Maluma uses fragrances to hype himself up before a performance.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Herzog weighs every scene equally, not using one to hype up the next.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
Adjective
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Delaying this meal was linked with greater risk of death in a sizable 20-year study.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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It’s been three weeks since a historic flood put the greater Milwaukee area under water.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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And that in turn could help protect hardware like satellites and people like astronauts from these dangerous but awesome eruptions.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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The cameras in smartphones these days are nothing short of awesome.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But if Julia’s delivery of her first child is about as wonderful as pushing a human out of your body can get — even the lighting is dreamy — her second child’s delivery is the exact opposite.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morticia has this wonderful lighter look into the world as opposed to Wednesday.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Audi's done a terrific job applying a restrained retro-futuristic approach to the interiors.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions went 15-2 last season, finishing with the best record in the NFC behind an explosive offense and some terrific coaching.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Skull Taper Candle Holders Add these frightfully fantastic taper candle holders to tablescapes and credenzas for eerie ambience.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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They’re even considered fantastic companions, too.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Allen finished with 424 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns; Jackson had 279 and three scores of his own in another stellar effort.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition to stellar dining choices, the bars in the neighborhood offer some of the most creative cocktails and mocktails in town.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trailing varieties make a fabulous addition to fall containers, providing cool contrast to more fiery fall blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the spot had more than a few fabulous amenities, particularly the plumbing.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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