as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
most of the movie's budget must have gone for its gee-whiz special effects
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Recent Examples of gee-whiz
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
While the terrace is the most obvious gee-whiz feature, the 100-footer has multiple standout elements, starting with the salon.
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Kevin Koenig,
Robb Report,
21 Nov. 2025
The Institute never achieves either emotional potency or any sense of gee-whiz spectacle.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Perseverance's aurora observations, which were described in a study published Wednesday (May 14) in the journal Science Advances, have more than just gee-whiz appeal.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
Are the gee-whiz tech innovations still relevant like the electric light bulb or the elevator were?
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Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
California once was the state where a visionary might start up a gee-whiz concept in a garage.
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Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Missoula, Montana, where he was born, bequeathed him a folksy Eagle Scout congeniality, all nasal delivery and gee-whiz enthusiasm.
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Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2025
While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 Dec. 2018
Adjective
Even a half-hour after the Giants snapped out of their funk with a satisfying victory, and Susac had a moment to reflect on the wildly successful start to his big league career, there wasn’t a hint of gee-whiz wonder in his postgame comments.
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
While the terrace is the most obvious gee-whiz feature, the 100-footer has multiple standout elements, starting with the salon.
—
Kevin Koenig,
Robb Report,
21 Nov. 2025
The Institute never achieves either emotional potency or any sense of gee-whiz spectacle.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Perseverance's aurora observations, which were described in a study published Wednesday (May 14) in the journal Science Advances, have more than just gee-whiz appeal.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
Are the gee-whiz tech innovations still relevant like the electric light bulb or the elevator were?
—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
California once was the state where a visionary might start up a gee-whiz concept in a garage.
—
Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Missoula, Montana, where he was born, bequeathed him a folksy Eagle Scout congeniality, all nasal delivery and gee-whiz enthusiasm.
—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2025
While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gee-whiz
Adjective
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Context that undermines sensational allegations is minimized.
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Thomson’s most interesting point is that many movies are too busy being sensational to serve as a window to the world.
Interjection
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Even those who might play mostly digital recognize the anti-consumer nature of the change, which doesn’t benefit players in the least and is only upside for Sony (well, minus the reputational blow).
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And with significantly more cap space than talent, well … mistakes were made.
Adjective
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.
Interjection
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And hey, there are plenty of July 4 episodes to pre-game, pair with, or distract from your social obligations.
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But, hey, everyone has an off night.
Interjection
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Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?
Interjection
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Oh no, Armand’s got his spindly roots in the band!
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Zay, David Veleta and David Ziegner supported the increase, while commissioner Bob Deig voted no.
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
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“Gee-whiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gee-whiz. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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