exclamation

noun

ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce exclamation (audio)
Definition of exclamationnext
as in cry
a sudden short emotional utterance the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations

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Recent Examples of exclamation The franchise passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office last week, putting an exclamation mark on the sequel’s surprisingly strong theatrical run. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Lionel Messi rebounds his own miss and dodges three Austrian defenders with a sliding second goal in stoppage time to put the exclamation mark on an historic performance for him and Argentina today in Arlington. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 As the third and final host nation to take the pitch, the United States dropped a neon exclamation mark on its group-stage kickoff. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 June 2026 The Sox scored nine first-inning runs in a 17-4 win in the finale to put an exclamation mark on the trip, and even Manuel couldn’t downplay the statement his kids made. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclamation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclamation
  1. cry
  2. shout
  3. interjection
  4. scream
  5. shriek
  6. ejaculation
Noun
  • Martin was then immediately handcuffed and arrested as the little girl’s cries were heard from inside the car.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The cries of seagulls, water lapping against the boat, the rumble of engines and the arrival of speedboats ferrying cast and crew give the sense of sharing the actors’ long waits on the open water.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of cry
Noun
  • Also, a big shout out to Declan Lowney, who directed that first episode.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Kansas City fans who know how customers are welcomed at Gates wondered if that thunderous shout would be showcased in the episode.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shout
Noun
  • This interjection had become a form of rationalization for Kenzo, whatever the situation.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The brief interjection, with Lestat out of focus in the background, illuminates why this Louis is here and not a Louis from a different time or his modern self.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of interjection
Noun
  • Charging documents state that Kimberly Lechner's brother tried to stop the attack after hearing her scream.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The woman eventually managed to escape and ran to a neighbor for help, WPLG reported, adding that her piercing screams were captured on home surveillance video.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of scream
Noun
  • Dawkins, an automobile aficionado himself, loved every second of the obstacle course, and even let out a shriek when the driver floored it over a hill at the end.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Smiley slashes Mari across the belly and Fatima lets out a monstrous shriek.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of shriek
Noun
  • Its companies research therapeutic psychedelics and treatments for premature ejaculation.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Research has found that doing pelvic floor exercises can help with erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and urinary incontinence, especially after prostate surgery.
    — Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026
Definition of ejaculation

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