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Recent Examples of excitedly
Brian Wilson was back, as the promotional campaign around 15 Big Ones excitedly proclaimed, and that meant the rockin’ good times were here to stay.
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Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2026
Players spoke excitedly about the intoxicating possibilities of a package with Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson on the field at the same time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans excitedly hopped into the comments, welcoming the return of Missionary Jack, while others wondered who exactly Monica might be.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
When the couple got engaged, Ashleigh was pregnant, so the pair excitedly planned for their baby to be escorted down the aisle by the bride's mother as their flower girl or boy.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
For the return of his show, Bongino excitedly promised a call-in from the president himself.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Feb. 2026
The usual crowd of kids bounced excitedly in booths and chairs, alongside their dolls, many of the toys depicting a time period well before the children holding them were born.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The Big Dog is jumping up and down excitedly behind Orion, who is trying to deal with Taurus the Bull, who is charging down on him from his other side.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There was nothing much to lose and plenty to gain as a crowd containing Bears star Caleb Williams and Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong rumbled excitedly for one more shot.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2026
Players spoke excitedly about the intoxicating possibilities of a package with Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson on the field at the same time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans excitedly hopped into the comments, welcoming the return of Missionary Jack, while others wondered who exactly Monica might be.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
When the couple got engaged, Ashleigh was pregnant, so the pair excitedly planned for their baby to be escorted down the aisle by the bride's mother as their flower girl or boy.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
For the return of his show, Bongino excitedly promised a call-in from the president himself.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Feb. 2026
The usual crowd of kids bounced excitedly in booths and chairs, alongside their dolls, many of the toys depicting a time period well before the children holding them were born.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The Big Dog is jumping up and down excitedly behind Orion, who is trying to deal with Taurus the Bull, who is charging down on him from his other side.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There was nothing much to lose and plenty to gain as a crowd containing Bears star Caleb Williams and Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong rumbled excitedly for one more shot.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitedly
Adverb
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Pokémon fans have been eagerly awaiting Nintendo's latest throwback game.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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On opening night, a lengthy queue of guests wrapped around the side of the local landmark and crowded onto Canal Street, eagerly awaiting entrance.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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This was just as the Watergate era took hold and the Washington Post was becoming the most important and avidly read paper on earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet years spent avidly collecting the pieces naturally left a mark in his approach.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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One of Levi’s Stadium’s six screens was dedicated to Rivera Cosme, and the performer says those in her section cheered her on enthusiastically.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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Selling this fare gives me the opportunity to make a little money and wax enthusiastically about native plants.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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De Luca is impatiently waiting to get clearance on a name for the studio’s new indie acquisitions label, run by ex-Neon rising star Christian Parkes.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
9 Jan. 2026
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After Al Qaeda and then Saddam Hussein abruptly emerged as incarnations of a new totalitarianism, Michael Ignatieff and Niall Ferguson, among many others, impatiently urged the United States to assume its imperial obligations and impose democracy, human rights, and free trade through war.—
Victor J. Blue,
Harpers Magazine,
23 Nov. 2025
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For Abdrabbou, who in 2024 established SAMARKAND, a cultural initiative dedicated to preserving and teaching tatreez, practicing the art feels most keenly like a way to honor her heritage.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Plus Russia has been expanding its drone capabilities in the war against Ukraine – a war keenly supported by Panov.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Excitedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitedly. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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