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as in thrilling
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an exciting, come-from-behind victory for the underdogs in the last game of the World Series
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
and what exciting news have you for us today?
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as in electrifying
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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as in encouraging
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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Recent Examples of exciting
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Announcing the start of the casting process is exciting, in a way, since the gap between films is already trending toward the largest in franchise history.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The new pistachio cheesecake began popping up in Costco bakery sections nationwide a few weeks ago, and customers online are wasting no time sharing the exciting news across social media.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Announcing the start of the casting process is exciting, in a way, since the gap between films is already trending toward the largest in franchise history.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.
—Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
Adjective
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Director Jon Favreau is (again) a safe pair of hands that deliver a solid, thrilling and engaging romp.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Crawford, who played 20 years in the NBA, is now a color commentator for NBC Sports and has been calling playoff games with Tirico and Miller, including the thrilling second-round matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Senate candidate Mike Collins cut ties Friday with a controversial operative at the center of a House Ethics complaint after a history of provocative social media posts and mounting scrutiny ahead of a June GOP runoff against Derek Dooley.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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That raises a more provocative question looking at who actually receives grace in America?—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Chan is, indeed, a electrifying presence to behold onstage, a fact that no doubt played a major role in the search committee’s decision.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Oregon State's student section is going to be electrifying if only for the addition of this 7-foot-1 sophomore from Latvia.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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There were also fans of nearby college teams cheering on their guys, plus some participants’ encouraging families.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There had been encouraging noises on a pursuit for the Brazilian, but the longer the summer went on, the colder the trail grew.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Stappard understands that catharsis matters too, and the film’s conclusion is exhilarating.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Michael has adapted the script in a way that totally pays homage to Hemingway’s style, while lifting the story from book to screen in a fresh and exhilarating way.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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On May 18, Venus will conclude its journey through the flirtatious and thought-provoking sign of Gemini and enter the sentimental and hopeless romantic sign of Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The neighborhood’s creative spirit shines at Cam Raleigh, a dynamic contemporary art space with thought-provoking works rooted in community and regional narratives.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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In an age when companies spend trillions on transformation programs only to see most of them fail, two Amazon Web Services veterans have written what may be the most stimulating management book of 2026.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Most substances of abuse—from cocaine to alcohol—lead to a surge of dopamine in the basal ganglia when these drugs are initially encountered and their stimulating effects are not predictable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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We are dedicated to growing America’s most beloved dog event year after year, inspiring new enthusiasts and fans across generations and across the globe to the wonderful sport of dogs.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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While Orange County is home to many oceanfront eateries with awe-inspiring views, many of those spots come with equally eye-popping prices.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exciting. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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