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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
Whether that translates into a deep run is still to be decided, but the Americans' confidence and excitement is undeniable.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
And the knockout stage now underway could generate more excitement.
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Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Nonetheless, there is still an excitement that comes with it for the general manager, even in the later rounds.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 June 2026
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
And the knockout stage now underway could generate more excitement.
—
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Nonetheless, there is still an excitement that comes with it for the general manager, even in the later rounds.
—
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 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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The state has also earmarked $1 billion in incentives to lure the Chicago Bears to Hammond.
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The president’s willingness to offer sanctions relief and other incentives will need to be part of an eventual deal.
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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