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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
Mecca Pryor, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
And that was hugely exciting to me.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
The longtime The Bold and the Beautiful star, 38, has welcomed her fifth baby, son Talon Ruspoli, with husband Elan Ruspoli, posting the exciting news on Instagram.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Murray, one of Denver’s most exciting young building blocks, and Wallace, a former Georgetown guard whose clutch 3-point shooting propelled the Hoyas to a Final Four in 2007.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Her appointment to Hermès Menswear feels like a natural and exciting progression.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
And that was hugely exciting to me.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
The longtime The Bold and the Beautiful star, 38, has welcomed her fifth baby, son Talon Ruspoli, with husband Elan Ruspoli, posting the exciting news on Instagram.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Murray, one of Denver’s most exciting young building blocks, and Wallace, a former Georgetown guard whose clutch 3-point shooting propelled the Hoyas to a Final Four in 2007.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
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Created by the visionary behind the Oscar-winning Pinocchio (2022), this Emmy-winning anthology horror series presents eight visually thrilling, nightmarish tales, ranging from colossal rats to alien parasites.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Thunder’s pregame party was the result of outlasting the Indiana Pacers in seven thrilling, competitive finals games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors are citing the provocative act theory, a part of the law that makes someone liable for situations where a violent crime victim uses lawful, fatal self-defense.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Experts earlier said North Korea could conduct provocative missile tests before or during the APEC summit to underscore its commitment to gain recognition as a nuclear weapons state.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Enabling continuous power while driving can transform the economics of electrifying freight, and establishing the manufacturing of ERS components supports regional industrial capacity.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, the timing fits well with the overall industry trend of electrifying the oilfield and transitioning away from dirtier diesel power.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In low, incantatory voices, the lamas were reading from The Tibetan Book of the Dead, encouraging my grandmother to move forward without fear in the bardo between death and rebirth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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But rather than responding with anger, the university’s president, Astrid Tuminez, is encouraging dialogue.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The film examines the exhilarating and uncanny experience of meeting a blood brother for the first time in adulthood.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster of exhilarating wins and devastating losses—and not every person is cut out for the career.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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This tender, wry and thought-provoking story offers a different perspective on looking for love, regret and the ‘what if’ of it all.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Skims is no stranger to bold and thought-provoking products, having previously caused a stir with its controversial line of face wraps.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Although the brain itself has no pain receptors, Bacon was given local anesthetic to numb her scalp and skull, as doctors made holes half the size of a small coin in her skull and implanted the stimulating electrodes inside.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, matcha’s high levels of L-theanine, a calming amino acid, help balance caffeine’s stimulating effects.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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Antarctica is one of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet, and an expedition cruise is a fantastic way to experience it.—
Ashton Palmer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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But every year there’s a different theme inspiring the fantasy football teams.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exciting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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