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 recent media hoopla around the arrival of Formula 1—the biggest event of any kind in the city—has overshadowed the fact that Las Vegas is home to two different annual races in NASCAR—the most popular auto racing series in the country.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
No one can explain to me all the hoopla around three guys who showed up two weeks late to celebrate a birth.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a recent USA TODAY report revealed that Black Chicagoans, living in the shadows of the convention’s hype and hoopla, are leaning away from Harris (and sometimes toward Trump).
—Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2024
The Jaguars’ season has been equally as bad without the hoopla and media attention surrounding them.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
No one can explain to me all the hoopla around three guys who showed up two weeks late to celebrate a birth.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a recent USA TODAY report revealed that Black Chicagoans, living in the shadows of the convention’s hype and hoopla, are leaning away from Harris (and sometimes toward Trump).
—Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2024
The Jaguars’ season has been equally as bad without the hoopla and media attention surrounding them.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoopla
Noun
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Ubisoft’s assassins lurk in the shadows and try to kill without commotion while ninjas in popular culture have the same MO.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Protests erupted during the hearing, starting with a woman in military camo whose words were inaudible amid the commotion.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The film’s chief distinction is that it was shot entirely on an iPhone, supposedly allowing for greater freedom and spontaneity as the cast and crew were able to shoot in real locations without making much of a fuss.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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So, without further fuss, here are my predictions for the main categories for the 97th Academy Awards.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the months that followed, Fort Worth ISD was a district in turmoil.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Catch up quick: Peltier was arrested following the Wounded Knee occupation of 1973 at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation amid violence and political turmoil.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Best Gradual Lotion: Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Lotion Courtesy of brand Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Lotion $12 $10 Amazon $10 Target $13 Walgreens Original video by Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle In a hurry and need something to give you some color ASAP?—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
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The quickest way to get worse in a hurry — beyond playing power forward Patrick Williams even more minutes than head coach Billy Donovan already allocates — is for Chicago to trade some of its best players for future draft assets.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Hoopla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoopla. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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