exclamation
noun
ex·cla·ma·tion
ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən 
1
: a sharp or sudden utterance
2
: vehement expression of protest or complaint
Examples of exclamation in a Sentence
Her unexpected announcement caused a few exclamations of surprise.
the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations
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The Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, putting an exclamation mark on their Winter Meetings activity with a blockbuster trade.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Sometimes involving ear-splitting hollering or other exclamations of a brain-numbing piercing quality.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
He's met with a barrage of gasps and exclamations from the show hosts.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Kris Holt Wondering what billion-dollar company’s name is an exclamation?
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Sometimes involving ear-splitting hollering or other exclamations of a brain-numbing piercing quality.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
He's met with a barrage of gasps and exclamations from the show hosts.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Kris Holt Wondering what billion-dollar company’s name is an exclamation?
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for exclamation
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“Exclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclamation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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exclamation
noun
ex·cla·ma·tion
ˌeks-klə-ˈmā-shən
1
: a sharp or sudden cry of strong feeling
2
: a strong expression of anger or complaint
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