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

Definition of exciting

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Running through July 12 at the Alliance Theatre, this world premiere delivers uplifting tunes and strong performances that allow the story to connect even through some mild imperfections.

— Luke Evans, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
The two-time Golden Globe Award winner, 75, runs a nonprofit called the Open Hearts Foundation, which offers grants to organizations and charities uplifting their communities.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 June 2026

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There’s also something deeply stimulating about that process.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 8 July 2026
Most are used for stimulating scalp massages that help stimulate blood circulation to hair follicles while deeply moisturizing and conditioning the hair and scalp simultaneously.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of stimulating

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All the most gasp-inspiring moments of visual awe — such as Moana soaring across the sea as a manta ray spirit swims underneath her — are just a little stronger, a little bolder and brighter, in their original art form.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Ultimately, healthy CEOs lead more effectively, inspiring their teams and fostering robust organizations.

— Nancy MacKay, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of inspiring

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This move, driven by concerns over youth access to intoxicating hemp, faces strong opposition from legitimate businesses who warn it will devastate the sector.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Staying home might not readily provide the intoxicating beauty Emerson describes.

— Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

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