1
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
Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Following news Thursday that Big Little Lies had been renewed for more bigger, littler lies, Woodley took to her Instagram Stories to express her excitement.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Amid continued excitement over the engagement of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift, a local farm is keeping love and football at the forefront of fall fun.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
There was some excitement in the prospect of facing each other, but disappointment in their paths not crossing.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Following news Thursday that Big Little Lies had been renewed for more bigger, littler lies, Woodley took to her Instagram Stories to express her excitement.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Amid continued excitement over the engagement of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift, a local farm is keeping love and football at the forefront of fall fun.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
There was some excitement in the prospect of facing each other, but disappointment in their paths not crossing.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for excitement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
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While the movement has yet to gain traction on this side of the pond, Americans have needed little outside encouragement to get in on the secondhand shopping trend, both online, led by marketplaces like ThredUp and The Real Real, and in thrift stores.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pym was in need of encouragement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Though the routine faced timing challenges, Richter's charm and enthusiasm won over the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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For most companies and CEOs, the metrics would be preposterously out of reach — among them are an eight-fold increase in market valuation and a 30-fold increase in earnings — but that ignores Musk’s ability to marshal investor enthusiasm and pull off new product launches.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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For those with prostates, perineal stimulation can also indirectly create deep arousal and enhance orgasm.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Weimaraners are another high-energy option, requiring both mental and physical stimulation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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This year finds artists quenching fans’ thirst for pop hits, literally.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The hope was that a quick jolt of stimulus (delivered without haste) could stir an economic recovery.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The factory is a throwback to a pre-Rust Belt America, providing ~200 jobs, endless pride, and a stimulus that benefits the rest of the local economy.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
5 Sep. 2025
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The neighbor, who denied any political motivations in the attack, pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress was sentenced to eight months behind bars.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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President Joe Biden's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act—passed solely with Democratic votes in Congress—provided historic incentives for clean energy manufacturers and EV and battery makers.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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If a ball is kicked into the landing zone and then bounces into the endzone while staying inbounds, it must be returned or downed; however, there is an incentive for attempting a return in that instance, as a touchback would only spot the receiving team at their 20.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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