a lot of buzz
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3.9
- idiom
- Literature
- The recent release of the iPhone 5 has prompted a lot of buzz about whether this latest technology upgrade is worth it.
- generating a lot of buzz
- getting a lot of buzz
- a lot of buzz around this movie
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Examples
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The announcement of the new product generated a lot of buzz in the marketing community.
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There's a lot of buzz around the upcoming blockbuster movie, leading to many eager fans.
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There's a lot of buzz about it.
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There's been a lot of buzz, people talking about me, which is exciting.
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There is certainly a lot of buzz around the Chiefs, both locally and nationally.
Blog text (16) -
There's a lot of buzz these days about student success and educational effectiveness.
Academic text (2005) -
Recently, there's been a lot of buzz about pension reform, and rightfully so.
Blog text (2) -
For example, the HK-51 quest is generating a lot of buzz among endgame players.
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The new smartphone is creating a lot of buzz among tech enthusiasts.
Synonyms
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3.0
Making something known to many people to get attention
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3.5
Public attention focused on a person or issue
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2.6
A lively scene of excited talk and activity among people
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4.3
Exaggerated, flashy advertising that makes something seem better than it is
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4.1
A person or thing that causes great public excitement
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4.5
Public attention when someone is the center of interest
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4.2
A short time when many people like the same thing
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7.6
Loud, exciting attention and talk around an event or product
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4.0
Something or someone that everyone in a place talks about
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3.8
A thing that many people see and share online very quickly
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4.4
A loud, excited noise and feeling from people at a live event
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3.5
A large amount of attention and worry from many people about an event or issue
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4.8
A person or thing that becomes very famous very quickly
An event like a trial that gets a lot of public attention because people strongly disagree about it
Antonyms
How Much
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from the parts: 'a lot of' = a large amount and 'buzz' = excited talk or rumors, so together they mean a large amount of excited attention. This compositional pattern is common and predictable for learners who know the constituents, making the phrase immediately understandable.
Etymology
The phrase a lot of buzz comes from the image of many bees making a loud buzz around something interesting. That noisy scene became a picture for lots of talk and attention, so today it means 'widespread excitement or attention'.