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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
Prior to the show, Richie shared photos on Instagram and expressed excitement for the upcoming show in the caption.
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Mason Leib,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
While the ports of call are fun, there’s even more excitement on Icon of the Seas.
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Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
When goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made two super saves, the square exploded in wild excitement.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
There’s a feeling of excitement as tourists pile the streets—understandably, sometimes too many—enjoying the sights and new experiences.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for excitement
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
While the ports of call are fun, there’s even more excitement on Icon of the Seas.
—
Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
When goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made two super saves, the square exploded in wild excitement.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
There’s a feeling of excitement as tourists pile the streets—understandably, sometimes too many—enjoying the sights and new experiences.
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for excitement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.
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More than one million workers participate, but enthusiasm fades during the Great Depression, signaling that such ownership is fragile without worker protections.
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And when the winning starts, the enthusiasm can leap at record speed.
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Where Cancer bonds through emotional closeness and consistency, Aquarius needs independence, intellectual stimulation and plenty of room to move freely.
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The platforms behind it deliver a quick hit of stimulation.
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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.
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His thirst would be sated in the second half.
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China also engineered a massive government stimulus package to stabilize its economy.
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Central banks thought that forward guidance, particularly when interest rates were very low, could provide additional market stimulus.
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Research from Hilton found that 56% of global travelers cite rest and recharge as their number one motivation for leisure travel in 2026.
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Gendreau says other common signs of deficiency include muscle weakness, low motivation, and low energy.
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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.
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The money is an incentive granted by the city after working more than 20 years to attract a builder with a project appropriate for the property, which was cleared decades earlier for redevelopment.
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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