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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

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

On the rare occasions I catch a game on TV, nearly all of the action consists of strikeouts, home runs, pitching changes and hoopla.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 16, 2025

I'm not afraid to fly, nor to enter a fresh media hoopla.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon