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verb

present participle of excite

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an exciting adventure
a fascinating adventure
an intriguing adventure
an enticing adventure
an engrossing adventure
an enthralling adventure
an exciting day
a lively day
an eventful day
exciting possibilities
electrifying possibilities
intriguing possibilities
enticing possibilities
interesting possibilities
fascinating possibilities
an exciting story
an entertaining story
an engrossing story
an enthralling story
an enticing story
an intriguing story

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Recent Examples of exciting
Adjective
Whether exploring iconic bookstores, relaxing in historic pubs, or staying in hotels steeped in literary lore, each site offers a unique and exciting experience for literature enthusiasts, making New York a must-visit destination for those interested in literary history. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025 In fact, almost every member of the vortex comes back in some capacity multiple times this season, and for us, that’s just been so exciting. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025 What’s been exciting or challenging about tackling all these different genres throughout your career? Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025 The coming years will undoubtedly bring exciting developments as Titans and similar architectures are refined and applied to a wide range of challenges in AI and beyond. Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for exciting 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
Adjective
  • An El Dorado Hills home that nearly set a residential sales record at $7 million is no longer on the market, but a new opportunity awaits just two miles away with an even more breathtaking view of Folsom Lake — at a fraction of the price.
    David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Some purists see voice-over as a crutch, but this feels like an excellent example of that technique done right, adding depth that Edgerton’s largely wordless performance and the breathtaking cinematography could not achieve without it.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Sign up for the Race/Related Newsletter Join a deep and provocative exploration of race, identity and society with New York Times journalists.
    Erica L. Green, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Noel King We were reminded in the first half of our show that Donald Trump has actually been talking about Greenland in provocative ways since 2019.
    Avishay Artsy, Vox, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.
    Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • While not every decision will yield perfect results, encouraging your employees to be data-conscious and skilled at forecasting will lower your risk and position you to make impactful decisions before the full effects of economic shifts are felt.
    Steve Swinney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • So, life always offers us really interesting storylines, unfortunately.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • But that doesn’t mean that Bennu hasn’t all at once become one of the most biologically interesting objects in the solar system.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Yet when North Korea invaded South Korea, the United States intervened forcefully, pushing up to the Chinese border and provoking a ferocious Chinese counterattack.
    Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In 2008, the United States suggested that Georgia and Ukraine might eventually join the alliance but offered no concrete path to membership, thus provoking Russia without effectively deterring it.
    Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Al Shami hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a new duet with superstar Tamer Hosny, sparking excitement after a photo of the two surfaced following a private family gathering and some intriguing conversations.
    Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
  • The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators are set to face off in an intriguing Friday night matchup at KeyBank Center, with the game set for 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025

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