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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an exciting, come-from-behind victory for the underdogs in the last game of the World Series
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
and what exciting news have you for us today?
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as in thrilling
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 encouraging
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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an exciting adventure
a fascinating adventure
an intriguing adventure
an enticing adventure
an engrossing adventure
an enthralling adventure
an exciting day
exciting possibilities
electrifying possibilities
intriguing possibilities
enticing possibilities
interesting possibilities
fascinating possibilities
an exciting story
an entertaining story
an engrossing story
an enthralling story
an enticing story
an intriguing story
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Recent Examples of exciting
PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Home to the biggest denim flagships and influential department stores in the world, London takes the crown for being one of the most exciting and surprising spots to shop for all things denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
These college basketball betting promos are worth up to $4,800 in bonuses, giving bettors a great head-start on an exciting CBB season ahead.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Investing in early-stage startups can be exciting and rewarding—but risky.
—Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The most exciting change to macOS with the Sequoia update has to be the new window-management feature, addressing my biggest Mac pet peeve for years.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Home to the biggest denim flagships and influential department stores in the world, London takes the crown for being one of the most exciting and surprising spots to shop for all things denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
These college basketball betting promos are worth up to $4,800 in bonuses, giving bettors a great head-start on an exciting CBB season ahead.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Investing in early-stage startups can be exciting and rewarding—but risky.
—Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
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The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the novel, an astrophysicist, as an act of revenge for her father’s murder by Red Guards, chooses to put Earth at risk by sending out a provocative interstellar message to hostile aliens.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a provocative display of military prowess, North Korea declared on Friday that its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test positions the nation at the forefront of global military power.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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Cultivate adaptability by encouraging continuous learning, seeking diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of innovation.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Developers and hotel operators can join hands to set up local farming collectives, thereby encouraging entrepreneurship, enabling employment opportunities and reducing waste generation along the supply chain.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Arquette shines as always and his chemistry with Daniella Pick Tarantino in this film is electrifying.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Step into the Mad Scientist Lab for a walk-through adventure filled with potions, creepy critters, and electrifying experiments.Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Benefits Premium access to exclusive events, thought-provoking conversations with global leaders and more, all available on-demand.Forbes Membership, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The film Untapped is very thought-provoking and brings insightful attention to the future of work.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, one of the most intriguing marks is unrelated to protection.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exciting. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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