1. Value-judgement
Mixed.
- NOT HYPE when used literally/descriptively (e.g., “unique structure”).
- Potential HYPE when used as praise for people/resources/applications (promotional).
Examples
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Due to its unique structure, … (NOT HYPE)
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…puts me in a unique position to accomplish the objectives of this proposal … (HYPE)
2. Hyperbolic
Not inherently hyperbolic.
Examples
- NA
3. Gratuitous
Often gratuitous.
Examples
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My extensive background in theoretical/computational quantitative biology and training in experimental cell biology puts me in a unique position to accomplish the objectives of this proposal … (HYPE)
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By facilitating use of these unique clinical study resources, the EBSD Core will enable CCMBM members to … (HYPE)
4. Amplified
Can be amplified by boosters (e.g., truly, highly, very).
Examples
- My background puts me in a truly unique position to accomplish the objectives of this proposal … (HYPE)
5. Coordinated
Often coordinated with other novelty adjectives (stacking).
Examples
- Unique innovative strengths of this application are … (HYPE — coordinated)
6. Broader context
When ambiguous, consider whether the surrounding context is promotional (e.g., self-praise, “strengths of this application”, multiple evaluatives).
Examples
- These findings give unique insights into drivers of chronic pain in the DRG in a diverse cohort of patients with important implications for chronic pain therapeutic development , including the potential need for sex-specific treatment . (HYPE)