1
as in thrills
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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as in provokes
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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Recent Examples of excites
Back to the present, what excites you most about creating nail art?
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Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What excites others is not what excites you.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And as somebody who cares a lot about my art, there’s nothing that excites me more than working with brilliant people for whom this is their passion, their vocation.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
What excites me most is how these technologies are freeing up our teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine tasks.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Although Democrats still hold a supermajority in the Legislature, the growing number of Latino Republicans excites Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher of Yuba City.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
To give yourself a starting point, pause and think about what excites her.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
People want work that excites them, that pulls them forward, not just another task list.
—Ryan Farsai, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Consider what excites you about this next step and prioritize opportunities that align with your long-term plan.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What excites others is not what excites you.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And as somebody who cares a lot about my art, there’s nothing that excites me more than working with brilliant people for whom this is their passion, their vocation.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
What excites me most is how these technologies are freeing up our teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine tasks.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Although Democrats still hold a supermajority in the Legislature, the growing number of Latino Republicans excites Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher of Yuba City.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
To give yourself a starting point, pause and think about what excites her.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
People want work that excites them, that pulls them forward, not just another task list.
—Ryan Farsai, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Consider what excites you about this next step and prioritize opportunities that align with your long-term plan.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excites
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By prioritizing active listening, leaders can cultivate a more inclusive work environment that encourages diverse viewpoints and strengthens outcomes.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Rather than focusing solely on practicality, fearless positivity encourages prioritizing possibilities over limitations.—
Amy Blankson,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Structure in a way that best inspires, enables and empowers people to leverage their own and others’ capabilities together in support of the strategy.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Through their collaboration, Willis and Merida have created a work that not only celebrates Kamala Harris’s achievements but also inspires readers to see themselves in the story of history being made.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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