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as in encouragement
something that arouses a strong response from another
there were few excitements of any kind on our very uneventful trip back home
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as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
in our excitement to get going, we forgot to make sure that all of the lights in the house had been turned off
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Recent Examples of excitement
The Eagles signed him in August 2023 and waited until his April 2024 reinstatement because of their excitement about his upside, buoyed in part by Nick Sirianni’s background with Rodgers in Indianapolis.
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
However, there was early excitement in the air when Musk’s car company came knocking in 2017.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
That trust creates more excitement instead of pressure.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
The call resulted in a roar from the crowd twice, generating excitement and disappointment from each team.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
However, there was early excitement in the air when Musk’s car company came knocking in 2017.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
That trust creates more excitement instead of pressure.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
The call resulted in a roar from the crowd twice, generating excitement and disappointment from each team.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for excitement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
Noun
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His main goal is to provide support and encouragement, especially during relapses.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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With her mother's encouragement, Nandudu dreamed of going to college and becoming a lawyer.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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During cocktail hour, Kors’ enthusiasm for the nonprofit continued to inspire support from potential new volunteers.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now, people are looking for intellectual stimulation and emotional support and adventure.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Researchers believe the device could be adapted for electrical stimulation and other therapies, potentially benefiting patients with epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disorders.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sterling Glass had many health problems as a child—swollen feet, night sweats, nausea and vomiting, unquenchable thirst, and fatigue that often left him too exhausted to go to school.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s insatiable thirst for revenge.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chinese shares had recently rallied to a multi-year high on expectations of government stimulus and a recent inflow of foreign capital into Chinese equities.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Soon after her election, the yen hit a new low amid expectations of major fiscal stimulus.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Protest-goers told the Idaho Statesman about a variety of motivations for showing up, mostly covering civil liberties — rights for immigrants, women and transgender people — and Trump’s authoritarian actions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps more important will be the exploration of the location's past and Robert House's initial motivations.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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But Mehta said showing consumers a higher quantity of ads and incentives doesn’t mean as much as connecting with the consumer in a meaningful way.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County combined are offering the company about $80,000 in tax incentives.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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