HOORAY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

hooray

interjection

hu̇-ˈrā

variants also hurrah or hurray

Definition of hooray

as in hey

how delightful "Hooray!" he cried when he heard that his team had won

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Recent Examples of hooray The series was expressly marked as preparation for Australia’s full tour in 2027 (hooray, finally some selection foresight), but those runs might not go unnoticed in the more immediate future. — Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 In the meantime, hooray for the archive! — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025 There were a lot of screws, but they were all separated into individual bags, and each part of the shed was clearly stamped with a part number (hooray for not having to peel off a bunch of stickers). — Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Robots that don’t squish people into goo, hooray! — IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2017 See All Example Sentences for hooray

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Interjection

No stranger to the brand’s lineup (hey, Ginseng Essence Water and Revive Serum), ginseng is a key ingredient in this formula, helping to brighten dull skin, boost circulation, and provide all the calming vibes.

— Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
The Hollingsworths are pulled closer together once they’re informed by Nia (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy), a detective with Homeland Security — hey, there’s one more square for your federal agency bingo card!

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of hey

Interjection

This idea of art as an impermanent intervention in the situation of things seems to be the essence of Mono-ha in Japan.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
His friend’s father ha died, leaving behind tens of thousands of vinyl records and CDs dating back to the 1920s.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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