as in cry
a sudden short emotional utterance the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations

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Recent Examples of exclamation The exclamations continued, though, with everyone else on my new team peppering their prose with similar jolts of electricity. Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025 Therefore, superlative labels and exclamations are rarely helpful and can harm. Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 The region’s colloquial exclamation alamak, which is used to convey surprise and dismay, is also included in the list, though its exact origin is uncertain. Peter Guo, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025 Therefore, superlative labels and exclamations are rarely helpful and can harm. Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclamation
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Noun
  • The user's husband initially dismissed the sound as a fox, but as the cries continued, curiosity took over.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • The life of Pope Leo shows that one’s identity and loyalties are shaped by experience, and Leo’s experience is one with deep roots outside of the U.S., closeness to the cry of the poor, and the clear conviction that the best way to lead is through service rather than raw power and fear.
    Raúl E. Zegarra, Time, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • His ensemble choice got a shout out from Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux prior to the screening, prompting Skarsgard to turn around and shake his backside.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
  • And, in typical Goodison fashion, the occasional irate shout or boo for good measure.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • After Hudson's tense interjection, the reporter went on to discuss their public relationship and social media activity, including the beach yoga Instagram post.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • Told in a fragmentary narrative filled with digression (and interjections from the author), Khoury’s novel tackles themes of identity and oppression that are incredibly relevant today.
    Nate Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Outside, Jamie had witnessed the congestion and the screams of fans, begging the police to do something about it.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • Party boats and vacation resorts are just an arm’s reach away, but instead of providing hope, their music serves to drown out the screams.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Video shows her shriek in fear when an officer in a hooded sweatshirt and hat grabbed her by the wrists.
    Hanna Park, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
  • The rag-doll physics of enemies coupled with their heinous death shrieks made battles more humorous than haunting.
    Jamal Michel, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Levels of the antigen can fluctuate, however, and can sometimes be elevated as a result of infection, inflammation, an enlarged prostate, aging, or ejaculation.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • It is thought that ejaculation may flush out harmful chemicals that can accumulate in semen and cause adverse changes in cells.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025

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“Exclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclamation. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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