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as in encouragement
something that arouses a strong response from another
there were few excitements of any kind on our very uneventful trip back home
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as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
in our excitement to get going, we forgot to make sure that all of the lights in the house had been turned off
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Recent Examples of excitement
Basin Harbor offers all kinds of ways to explore the lake, with kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals included in every guest's stay and multiple inflatable water features adding extra excitement to a swim.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Agnos sees clients approaching the region with a more informed and intentional perspective, focusing on places that offer excitement and variety without too much hassle.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Already following the successful opening of 20th Century Studios/Disney’s The Devil Wears Prada 2, there’s an excitement in the air that this summer finally could deliver another $4 billion-plus season post-Covid.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Following the meeting, Sandıkçı expressed his excitement over the humanoid’s appearance at the event in an X post.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Agnos sees clients approaching the region with a more informed and intentional perspective, focusing on places that offer excitement and variety without too much hassle.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Already following the successful opening of 20th Century Studios/Disney’s The Devil Wears Prada 2, there’s an excitement in the air that this summer finally could deliver another $4 billion-plus season post-Covid.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Following the meeting, Sandıkçı expressed his excitement over the humanoid’s appearance at the event in an X post.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
Noun
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Peonies symbolize love, loyalty, and encouragement.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Sabalenka was furious, asking her team to give her some encouragement.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Noun
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However, there is broad consensus that the surge, fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, can’t last forever and California must address its structural deficit, with spending outpacing revenue collection.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The solution, therefore, is to reduce stimulation to allow dopamine levels to recover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Beyond movement, the system uniquely uses sensory stimulation to reconnect Patterson with his physical self, aiming to restore the sensation of touch in his hands for the first time in 10 years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Noun
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But there doesn’t seem to be a limit to younger film and TV connoisseurs’ thirst for his irreverent and unapologetically gay comedic stylings.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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He's even appeared in thirst-traps alongside a shirtless Powell.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Higher-income households cut back more on their gas consumption four years ago than in March, while poorer households likely benefited more from government stimulus programs in 2022.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Heightened uncertainty impacts the labor market with a lag, and the fiscal stimulus from higher refunds will eventually wane, particularly as gas prices remain elevated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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But much of the talk centered on health and motivation.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Others contain hidden structures of motivation.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The 12-team College Football Playoff has already created incentives for easier schedules.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Most companies haven’t yet adjusted its employee metrics and incentives to fit with how AI is changing work, Microsoft said in its report, which surveyed 20,000 workers using AI across 10 countries.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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