brouhaha

noun

Definition of brouhahanext
as in commotion
informal + usually disapproving great excitement or concern about something A brouhaha erupted over her statements about the president.

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Recent Examples of brouhaha All the big brouhaha for the United States’ 250th birthday wrapped up on July 4, right? — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 But recent changes to the bill — made ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled for this week — led to a bit of a brouhaha in the legislature. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 June 2026 The brouhaha marked the latest dispute over Winnetka’s lakefront, which has weathered waves of controversy in the wake of billionaire Justin Ishbia’s dealings with the Park District. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 And don’t forget the brouhaha over train fare. — Sean Gregory, Time, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brouhaha
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brouhaha
  1. commotion
  2. stir
  3. tempest
  4. frenzy
  5. stew
  6. storm
Noun
  • There’s a lot of commotion swirling around you, and much of the drama may not even involve you directly.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Robin’s younger sister Riverley heard the commotion and ran for help.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of commotion
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  • Mitch Holthus, the voice of the Chiefs, created quite a stir Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham caused a stir this summer by speaking out against transgender women participating in women’s sports.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of stir
Noun
  • We’re told that Robert tried to swim after his parents in the middle of a tempest while holding his war hammer.
    — Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Although Congress doesn’t pass many laws these days, the White House has been a furious tempest of executive orders.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tempest
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  • But sports markets are the main drivers of the prediction frenzy.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The sports drink, launched in 2022 by two of YouTube’s biggest stars, manufactured a frenzy.
    — Keren Novack, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of frenzy
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  • Dinner at Las Mañanitas—where sopa de tortilla and oxtail stew are among the many traditional dishes—is an experience not to be forgotten.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The interior team, led by their intrepid chief stew, went above and beyond every time.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of stew
Noun
  • Whether windows have been damaged by a recent storm or have simply reached the end of their useful life, a coordinated replacement project can improve comfort, energy efficiency and curb appeal while helping homeowners prepare for future weather.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the microbes, mudflats, mangrove forests, and salt marshes help protect shorelines from erosion and storm surges.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of storm

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“Brouhaha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brouhaha. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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