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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
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Starting a new job is supposed to feel exciting — especially after months of searching for one.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But 2025 has proven to be something special, a year that not only highlights her range but also cements her as one of the most exciting talents to watch.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
But sometimes, international football can be profoundly satisfying, rewarding and even exciting.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
As the most exciting player entering the league that year, her masculine look stood out.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Starting a new job is supposed to feel exciting — especially after months of searching for one.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But 2025 has proven to be something special, a year that not only highlights her range but also cements her as one of the most exciting talents to watch.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
But sometimes, international football can be profoundly satisfying, rewarding and even exciting.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
Adjective
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For more than a century, the region has been caught in a thrilling but exhausting economic romance.—
Reid Rasner,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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McCarthy led the Vikings on a thrilling comeback, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Chicago Bears, 27-24, on the road to begin the 2025 NFL season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That group, which began on college campuses, quickly drew attention with its provocative events and Kirk’s willingness to debate critics onstage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk frequently attacked mainstream media and engaged in culture war issues around race, gender and immigration, often in a provocative style.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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After Thursday's electrifying performance against the Detroit Tigers, Judge has undeniably joined that elite company.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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My grandmother’s admonishment is a lightning bolt, electrifying my mother’s skin.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The immediacy and interactivity of social media platforms amplified the outrage, encouraging group mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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By encouraging curiosity, leaders and employees can move beyond surface-level use and unlock the full potential of the tools around them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cryer is similarly observant toward Sheen’s extended public meltdown, an early inflection point in the social media era in which onlookers got an exhilarating blow-by-blow of one man’s downward spiral.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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There’s something uniquely exhilarating about having a true rival.—
Levi King,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Follow Scheffler for destination stories, travel trends and thought-provoking conversations from the world of travel.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our conversations were always insightful and engaging, a truly stimulating exchange of ideas.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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After increasing her anti-seizure medication one more time, staff noticed Ginger becoming a calmer, happier, more social cat who was increasingly able to handle more and more stimulating situations and interactions.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The efficiency and immediacy of space medicine may well influence healthcare innovation far beyond orbit, inspiring systems that are faster, cheaper, and more accessible.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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An outer wall of the exhibit includes commentary through the centuries from great poets and scholars about the awe-inspiring site.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exciting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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