excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
ik-ˈsīt-mənt 
Examples of excitement in a Sentence
Our excitement was building as the end of the game approached.
His hands shook with excitement.
The child cried out in excitement.
a trip filled with excitement and adventure
She talked about the excitements of her new life.
This job loses its excitement after a while.
Recent Examples on the Web
Gomez said he has been gratified by outreach and excitement from the developer community and existing customers in response to Cohere’s new models—as well as companies that are taking a fresh look at Cohere after trying other options, including open-source models.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Each is meant to evoke a unique feeling — excitement, passion, joy, and serenity — and complement the accompanying ingredients.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
While some folks online have certainly shared their excitement for the combat mechanics and story, a much more vocal group has honed in on one particular selling point: the game’s hero, Eve, who is extraordinarily well-endowed in her chest and backside.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
The thought of winning cash from the lottery brought excitement to Carr.
—USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The Luar show generated so much buzz and excitement.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
There is plenty of excitement around the Royals’ clubhouse these days.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Recapturing the nostalgia and excitement of a powerful vehicle remains important to manufacturers.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
With each of my great-grandchildren, the excitement never waned.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Each is meant to evoke a unique feeling — excitement, passion, joy, and serenity — and complement the accompanying ingredients.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
While some folks online have certainly shared their excitement for the combat mechanics and story, a much more vocal group has honed in on one particular selling point: the game’s hero, Eve, who is extraordinarily well-endowed in her chest and backside.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
The thought of winning cash from the lottery brought excitement to Carr.
—USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The Luar show generated so much buzz and excitement.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
There is plenty of excitement around the Royals’ clubhouse these days.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Recapturing the nostalgia and excitement of a powerful vehicle remains important to manufacturers.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
With each of my great-grandchildren, the excitement never waned.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excitement. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
ik-ˈsīt-mənt
1
: something that excites
2
: the state of being excited : agitation
Medical Definition
excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
-ˈsīt-mənt
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