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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
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Tommy and Greg go on a ride with Officer Rory, but, other than the missing mascot costume, nothing particularly exciting is happening in town.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 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
IndieWire and Disney’s Pass the Remote screening series is back, and next week Los Angeles will have a chance to celebrate one of the most exciting nature documentaries of the season with an evening of storytelling, community, and conversation.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Tommy and Greg go on a ride with Officer Rory, but, other than the missing mascot costume, nothing particularly exciting is happening in town.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 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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Like most kids her age, Mira exists in the murky, thrilling bardo between childhood and maturity.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And this atmosphere also makes thrilling, impromptu musical moments happen.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The police did not respond to a list of questions from CNN, including which instructions were not followed, which conduct was suspicious and why possessing a camera is seen as provocative.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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So, what does the provocative British artist have to do with all of this?—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yungblud gives an electrifying performance onstage at London's O2 Arena on April 24.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss (Sixth-year senior; 6-0, 200) Chambliss fought the law and won, being granted an extra year of eligibility after electrifying Ole Miss’ offense following a transfer from Division II powerhouse Ferris State.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in Sagittarius activates your 3rd House of Communication, encouraging direct expression and clearer exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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And the petition would need to name the private entity’s president, director or other corporate officer as the preferred guardian, rather than a business name, with the goal of encouraging more personal responsibility.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Some travelers combine both itineraries for a two-week grand circuit, but our single week was exhilarating and full.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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To prepare for this exhilarating adventure, fans should play these top games.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aliens, dystopian nightmares, and twisted realities are more than likely provoking a reaction from viewers that flies a lot closer to terrified.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Through the band members’ stories, Méndez guides readers expertly through a historical landscape that may be unfamiliar to them and examines thought-provoking ideas about art and protest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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This pairing is fun, mentally stimulating and always evolving, which is exactly what keeps it alive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some people are more sensitive to the stimulating effects of caffeine than others, which is largely determined by genetics.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Still, the whale’s plight has captured imaginations, even inspiring protests in Germany to urge authorities not to give up on the animal.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Architecture & Archaeology The Mundo Maya region has arguably the most impressive archaeological sites in all of the world, rivaling even the awe-inspiring pyramids of Egypt.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exciting. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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