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Definitions

hoopla

[hoop-lah] / ˈhup lɑ /
NOUN
excitement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brouhaha bustle buzz commotion emotion frenzy furor fuss hubbub hysteria ruckus
STRONG
action activity drama elation excitation feeling fever fireworks flurry heat hullabaloo passion racket rage rumpus stir thrill
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness peace
STRONG
depression frigidity hate idleness inactivity inertia

Example Sentences

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But the hoopla surrounding the contest to own this Old Hollywood giant ignores the fact that Old Hollywood is past its prime.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“She never knew what all the hoopla was about,” said Chris Fortier, WATR’s director of operations and programming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

For all the hoopla over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Mills has noticed that many people remain unfamiliar with all its provisions and what they could mean for their finances.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Durbin declined the award this week given all the hoopla.

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2025

I try to keep to myself when there's hoopla, but some of them know it's my 'hood, so they're coming by to find out my opinion.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.