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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
The most excitement Navarro had seen at her complex was when a neighbor accidentally set her kitchen on fire.
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Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Data collected from 1,246 respondents, mainly from the United States, revealed that most dogs (86 percent) watched video content, often showing excitement by approaching the screen (78 percent) or vocalizing (76 percent).
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The students are also speechless, nervous in his presence, but hardly able to contain their excitement.
—Yoh Phillips, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Prior to those scores, the teams scored four goals in just over five minutes with excitement switching rapidly among the fan bases.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024
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Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Data collected from 1,246 respondents, mainly from the United States, revealed that most dogs (86 percent) watched video content, often showing excitement by approaching the screen (78 percent) or vocalizing (76 percent).
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The students are also speechless, nervous in his presence, but hardly able to contain their excitement.
—Yoh Phillips, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Prior to those scores, the teams scored four goals in just over five minutes with excitement switching rapidly among the fan bases.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for excitement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
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Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Positive characteristics of families and businesses can overlap, such as ongoing communication and encouragement, but a company is a distinct entity.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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After a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops on the border in 2017, New Delhi moved to revive the Quad despite not showing much enthusiasm when the partnership was founded in 2007.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Or maybe your thirst for wine knowledge rivals your thirst for wine.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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For all my thirst for ghost stories as a kid, the ghost-hunting fad that came later never really captured my imagination in the same way.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Major Asian indexes saw strong gains, fueled by optimism that China would roll out stimulus measures to support its slowing economy.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on what is not necessary or important.Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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And the motivations and interests of the countries contributing to Russia’s military capacity vary widely.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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What is the team’s professionalism and motivation like?Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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