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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)

hype

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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
Despite the hype from some in the industry, many AI researchers remain skeptical that AGI is just around the corner. ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025 This is not the first time that Trump has tangled with Japan and South Korea on trade — and the new tariffs suggest his past deals made during his first term failed to deliver on his administration’s own hype. Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
Verb
Last year, the state launched a $4.1 million tech effort to close that gap, an initiative called Every Child TN. Celebs like Dolly Parton and Thomas Rhett are helping hype the effort to draw more public support for foster kids. Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Nothing gets a real celebrity hyped like a reality (fake) celebrity. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hype
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
Adjective
  • This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • This is a great day to schmooze with friends and members of groups and organizations.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Grow by leaving awesome LinkedIn comments Identify your strongest beliefs Your commenting strategy needs a theme.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • This role was really an opportunity to foreground your sexuality and have this awesome love story with Gabin (Ivan du Pontavice).
    Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.
    Hattie Williams July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 12 July 2025
  • The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Yellowjackets does a fantastic job of keeping audiences guessing.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • Awful critic and audience scores, yet still debuting and staying as the #1 movie on the service, above the fantastic KPop Demon Hunters.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • General Manager Jeff Smith and marketing guru Gus Tejeda proved to be amiable and welcoming hosts on what must have been cause for a huge sigh of relief after so much advance planning – but the evening went down without a hitch and the food and drinks were simply stellar.
    David Weiss, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Watts appeared in two campaigns last year for the Rodeo and Bel Air handbags, alongside Isabelle Huppert and Kim Kardashian, who were part of this season’s stellar runway cast.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • So those were all fabulous projects, and then basically Hacks.
    H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
  • There are fabulous travel experiences to be had, from the fjords of Scoresby Sun and a festival on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula to the plains of Spain and a sunset eclipse from the Balearic Islands.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025

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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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