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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
it turned out that the ballyhoo was the result of a movie being filmed on the street
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as in hype
information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause
the usual ballyhoo intended to fill the seats at megaplexes around the country
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as in to acclaim
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
that reviewer always ballyhoos any book by one of his pet authors
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the TV networks usually spend the summer months ballyhooing their new fall shows
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Recent Examples of ballyhoo
Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 19 Nov. 2021
The wanted posters began to disappear years ago with no ballyhoo.
—Bob Greene, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
Jean Smart has been enjoying much-deserved ballyhoo this spring.
—oregonlive, 25 May 2021
While much of the ballyhoo around the upcoming Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV focuses on its plug-in-hybrid powertrain, there's an inline-six engine in the future lineup that deserves some attention, too.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 17 Jan. 2023
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The news has brought a sizable amount of ballyhoo.
—Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 19 Nov. 2021
The wanted posters began to disappear years ago with no ballyhoo.
—Bob Greene, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
Jean Smart has been enjoying much-deserved ballyhoo this spring.
—oregonlive, 25 May 2021
While much of the ballyhoo around the upcoming Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV focuses on its plug-in-hybrid powertrain, there's an inline-six engine in the future lineup that deserves some attention, too.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 17 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballyhoo
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According to footage obtained by TMZ, at least one guard appeared to lose balance amidst the scuffle, reportedly injuring their leg in the commotion.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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All that commotion in response to a threat is, again, what shows up as swelling.Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
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Star Wars hype was on a high following the success two years earlier of The Force Awakens which grossed $2.1 billion according to industry analyst Box Office Mojo.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Of course, pre-album hype isn’t a complete explanation; Chromakopia ultimately lived up to the hype, ensuring that its consumption numbers didn’t dramatically taper off as the tracking week continued.Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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She's had some movies that weren't exactly critically acclaimed.David Chiu, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While his songwriting has earned him recognition in the industry, Davis is also acclaimed for his dynamic stage presence.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Then there's the support the tech titan has provided both in-person and virtually by attending campaign rallies and using his social media platform X to regularly promote conservative messaging.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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After visiting Canada in February with wife Meghan Markle to celebrate one year to go until the 2025 Games, Harry returned solo on Nov. 17 and appeared on the pre-show of the Grey Cup, the Canadian Football League’s championship game, to promote the Games.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. Sunday to Sutter Street, off South First Street, in the city’s Washington-Guadalupe neighborhood for a report of a family disturbance at a home.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Kentucky man arrested after disturbance at polling place A man was arrested after showing up intoxicated and screaming at a Northern Kentucky polling location Tuesday afternoon, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Office.Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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But much publicity has been delightfully unplanned.Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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He’s been supportive of our slate from the very beginning, all through marketing, distribution, publicity.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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But not all of that salmon is as advertised, according to new research.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Republic found numerous posts on Snapchat, Instagram and other social media sites advertising big paydays for drivers in Arizona border towns, including Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Douglas.Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its primary business activities, which include producing and distributing tea leaves, importing animal proteins, and selling synthetic fuel products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In the years since the data sharing program was launched, Remington has been split into two companies and sold.Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Ballyhoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhoo. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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