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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
In Israel, excitement over the soon to be returned hostages will be cut through with deep concern over the ones left behind.
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Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
The excitement in Jeff Saturday’s voice is palpable through the phone.
—Brian Wacker, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
The big picture: Trump's promises to extend tax cuts and reduce regulation are stirring excitement among NoVa's top executives, according to a new survey first shared with Axios.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
But when The Arizona Republic reporters visited the border ahead of his start date, there wasn't a unified message of excitement for a new era.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
The excitement in Jeff Saturday’s voice is palpable through the phone.
—Brian Wacker, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
The big picture: Trump's promises to extend tax cuts and reduce regulation are stirring excitement among NoVa's top executives, according to a new survey first shared with Axios.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
But when The Arizona Republic reporters visited the border ahead of his start date, there wasn't a unified message of excitement for a new era.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
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By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2025
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Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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From my own observations, the enthusiasm and thirst of procurement professionals to learn and apply innovative practices from procurement was unmatched in 2024.—
Bruno Gralpois,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Excessive loss of fluids can lead to dehydration and contribute to symptoms like thirst, fatigue, and headache.—
Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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Since September, the Chinese government has unveiled stimulus measures such as monetary policy easing policies and plans to counteract the property market’s decline.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, coupled with all else that is afoot in the wider market are some traders' hopes of an uptick in near-term crude demand from China as the market keenly awaits what further economic stimulus measures are taken by Beijing in the first quarter of the year.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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This storytelling reveals the leader’s motivations and principles, helping team members feel more connected to their vision and approach.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Police say Clarke has refused to speak or provide any motivation.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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While much of the Republican tax agenda involves continuing measures the party passed in 2017, Mr. Trump and other Republicans have floated additional ideas, including no taxes on tips and new incentives for corporations to manufacture in the United States.—
Andrew Duehren,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Bad Bunny critiques the pro-statehood party for prioritizing foreign investments and tax incentives at the expense of local communities.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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