COMMOVING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

commoving

verb

present participle of commove

as in exciting

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Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.

— Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.

— Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025

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Reimagined for a new generation, AWHQ celebrates Austin’s creative spirit by uplifting local artists and venues, while bringing community together over the art that connects us.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 July 2026
In another corner stood a plastic Yoshino cherry tree—the variety that lines the Tidal Basin—which people were encouraged to festoon with uplifting messages written on what looked like price tags.

— Andrew Trunsky, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

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Key Takeaways Collagen supplements help improve bone mineral density, strength, and structure by stimulating new bone tissue and reducing bone breakdown.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 July 2026
Even people with long, strong strands look for ways to add thickness, whether through a scalp serum, follicle-stimulating oil, or volume-boosting mousse.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 30 July 2026

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This tragedy left an indelible mark on art and literature, inspiring some of the most powerful writing about displacement, exile, loss, and violence.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Two men, born 40 years apart nearly to the day, growing up in the same part of the country, both inspiring rabid fans while trying to keep a low profile.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

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Retailers began selling products such as delta-8 and THCA flower, which can produce intoxicating effects similar to cannabis.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Chawinga thumped her chest with pride after scoring her country’s first-ever WAFCON goal, which set off an intoxicating remainder of the match.

— Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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