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
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Finally, hype cycles are inevitable—overinvestment leads to corrections, but true breakthroughs endure.
—Steve Case, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Cyberpunk 2077 is the most noteworthy example right now, hyped up for its all-in ray tracing features and native implementation of multi-frame generation.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 27 Mar. 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
Or is all the hype about the hype itself … overhyped ?
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Finally, hype cycles are inevitable—overinvestment leads to corrections, but true breakthroughs endure.
—Steve Case, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The family hypes them up with compliments, reaffirming their fashion choices for the week.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Cyberpunk 2077 is the most noteworthy example right now, hyped up for its all-in ray tracing features and native implementation of multi-frame generation.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
Adjective
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rear space is excellent, with plenty of legroom and headroom, accentuated by the panoramic sunroof.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Herro has been awesome this season, his first as an All-Star.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ovechkin is easy to like, though, by all accounts a terrific teammate.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Campbell, one of the hardest workers in this draft class, is a terrific athlete.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Sunday Palmeiras drew at home to Botafogo and Corinthians drew away against Bahia. São Paulo stumbled at home against Sport, missing a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a title charge amidst massive excitement from home fans in the build up to this game.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Soda Potion: The electrifying effect of this potion is as mysterious as its recipe: an accidental combo of fantastic fizzy flavors.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Saturday, April 5, Saginaw’s stellar playoff run came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Highland Park (20-1-2) at Coppell High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Marvel has a new big-screen outing hitting movie theaters next month, and it's led by a stellar cast including Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Wyatt Russell.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sweet Samara is a fabulous companion, available for adoption with Our Companions Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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South Coast Plaza, event partner for the 21st straight year, will feature fabulous fall fashion from its collection of luxury retailers and international designers, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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