exclamation
noun
ex·cla·ma·tion
ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən 
1
: a sharp or sudden utterance
2
: vehement expression of protest or complaint
Examples of exclamation in a Sentence
Her unexpected announcement caused a few exclamations of surprise.
the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations
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Listeners replied with claps and exclamations of eager agreement.
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Which is why that exclamation mark exists.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The breakfast nook is the open plan’s exclamation mark.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
His popularity in other corners was evident in an October appearance on The View, in which cohost Whoopi Goldberg had to reprimand the audience for shouting out too many supportive exclamations.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Which is why that exclamation mark exists.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The breakfast nook is the open plan’s exclamation mark.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
His popularity in other corners was evident in an October appearance on The View, in which cohost Whoopi Goldberg had to reprimand the audience for shouting out too many supportive exclamations.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exclamation
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“Exclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclamation. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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exclamation
noun
ex·cla·ma·tion
ˌeks-klə-ˈmā-shən
1
: a sharp or sudden cry of strong feeling
2
: a strong expression of anger or complaint
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