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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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
Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Halfway through their rookie seasons quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, the first two players selected in April’s draft, had lived up to their hype behind their often explosive offensive playmaking, raising the anticipation for their first meeting Sunday.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
The Galaxy Watch 7 hasn't been around for very long so we're hyped to see a deal for it, along with the rest of today's deals!
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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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
What to watch for: While Cooper Flagg might be getting all the pre-season hype, there's a chance that R.J. Davis (now in his fifth season after deciding to return to school) could be the best player in the country.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Halfway through their rookie seasons quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, the first two players selected in April’s draft, had lived up to their hype behind their often explosive offensive playmaking, raising the anticipation for their first meeting Sunday.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Overwhelmed organizers had no problem hyping up the Chalamet devotees, some of whom spilled into a nearby play area to seek higher ground (and were promptly kicked out from there, as well).
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
The Galaxy Watch 7 hasn't been around for very long so we're hyped to see a deal for it, along with the rest of today's deals!
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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The bout pits one of the greatest (and most intimidating) fighters of all time against a social media star who only took up boxing in recent years.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net loss is due to the decrease in sales being greater than the decrease in operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Winning the 2024 World Series is an awesome achievement that will always be remembered and celebrated.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Webb telescope trained its awesome eye on it for 14 hours total, spread across three months.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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One evening when the boat is moored in Viviers, we are served a terrific barbecue dinner on the Upper Vista Deck.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Note, too, that the last two presidential campaigns included the two combatants in this year’s race for the White House, yet stocks enjoyed terrific returns during both administrations.John Buckingham, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Roloff, Encinal volleyball: The Jets standout had a fantastic match in the NCS Division IV semifinals, finishing with 27 kills, two assists and two blocks.Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Mark reiterates that Jonathan is a fantastic human being.Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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To be sure, this type of nostalgia and wistful reflection speaks to a real-life community that often doesn’t get exposure on TV, which is part of the reason this series gets such stellar (confoundingly so, to some critics) ratings.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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There aren’t a ton of reviews yet since the set just dropped but the ones there are stellar (as usual with a Lego kit).Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Greg Corbino—who brought to life the fabulous vulva-scape of Soho Rep’s Snatch Adams and Tainty McCracken last year—designed the show’s costumes and, more strikingly still, its puppets.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Racing went to São Paulo and took the lead within minutes, scoring brilliant goals with two fabulous finishes in Brazil.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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