excitements

noun

Definition of excitementsnext
plural of excitement
as in encouragements
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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  1. motivations
  2. stimuli
  3. incentives
  4. frustrations
Noun
  • So-to this old scout, the motivations for the Guardians trading Andres Gimenez were simple.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There is little nuance to anyone’s characterizations or motivations.
    Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivations
Noun
  • For instance, heart rate or EKG readings, now available with greater fidelity by wearables, might point to anxiety around particular stimuli, or reflexive physiological responses to certain situations.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Typically, this sensation is felt on the scalp, neck, or spine, and is sometimes described as a tingling sensation triggered by specific sounds or visual stimuli.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimuli
Noun
  • Investment in Texas projects using IRA tax incentives totaled $69 billion.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Keighley advises entrepreneurs to focus on solutions that do not rely heavily on government incentives.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentives
Noun
  • Remind Groups Of Shared Goals Communications leaders can remind both internal and external stakeholders what the common goal is to redirect frustrations into a harmonious resolution.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With Mangione's background in mind, some are questioning whether his frustrations with his own health and the healthcare system may have contributed to the fatal event.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrations
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