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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
But behind the social media excitement lies an organism of genuine scientific significance, one whose biochemistry has shaped entire fields of research.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
But fan excitement for Jackson has still never wavered.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Some gestured, comically, at their excitement at helping to reform Saudi society.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
As far as excitement goes, nothing touches playoff hockey.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
But fan excitement for Jackson has still never wavered.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Some gestured, comically, at their excitement at helping to reform Saudi society.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
As far as excitement goes, nothing touches playoff hockey.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
Noun
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During Game 1, Doncic offered advice and encouragement to his teammates from the bench.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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With a little encouragement, and after a bit of sake, Isa Briones will pull out her party trick at karaoke.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, enthusiasm around artificial intelligence continues to provide a powerful tailwind for equities, particularly in technology-heavy markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Everyone has different levels of enthusiasm and different conversational needs.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some rigidity remains, and when the stimulation is turned off, the tremor returns within seconds.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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That stimulation does matter — for individuals, of course, but also for society.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked?—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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But for average people, the thirst signal is a good indicator.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The upbeat growth at the start of 2026 has reduced pressure for additional stimulus, prompting economists to push back expectations for interest rate cuts.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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This time, economists say the job market and consumer spending are weaker, and there are no large government stimulus checks being issued to spur demand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Although the trial may have gone in Scott's favor, Gill was highly critical of the Middletown narcotic detective's actions and questioned his motivation.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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This tax finally gave companies motivation to prioritize accounting for these societal costs.—
Larz May,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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For years, states have used incentives and tax breaks to compete for data centers, sought for their massive investment in construction and equipment.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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The goal was to stimulate economic development and job creation in distressed areas around the country by providing tax incentives to investors who would back the projects.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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