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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a rousing rendition of our national anthem
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
during the heat wave stores were doing a rousing business in air conditioners
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as in waking
to cause to stop sleeping
the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep
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as in awaking
to cease to be asleep
I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late
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Recent Examples of rousing
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2024
Freed by bounty hunter King Schultz (Christoph Waltz, anointed 2013's Best Supporting Actor for his rousing turn), former slave Django (Foxx) goes on a search for his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) and attempts to free her from vicious rancher Calvin Candy (Leonardo DiCaprio).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 June 2023
Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The fan participation was one of several moments on opening night, similar to, and more caffeinated than, the rousing crowd chorus that Harry Styles stirred up back here in November 2022.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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The most rousing dish, to me, was an entrée of celeriac, the knobbly, turnip-like root vegetable, sliced into thick rounds and ingeniously prepared in the Italian American style known as francese: enrobed in a thin wash of egg, then doused in a sunshiney sauce of lemon juice and white wine.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2024
Freed by bounty hunter King Schultz (Christoph Waltz, anointed 2013's Best Supporting Actor for his rousing turn), former slave Django (Foxx) goes on a search for his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) and attempts to free her from vicious rancher Calvin Candy (Leonardo DiCaprio).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 June 2023
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The pair of McCartney's peers received a rousing welcome from the audience, who joined the former Beatles star during his Got Back Tour performance.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The fan participation was one of several moments on opening night, similar to, and more caffeinated than, the rousing crowd chorus that Harry Styles stirred up back here in November 2022.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles is a place of breathtaking beauty, and some people rely on the natural environment for emotional support.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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As two of ballooning’s pioneers, Blanchard and Jeffries set out on flights that were part of an exciting era of innovation and public curiosity in Europe and the United States—the beginning of aviation.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Autonomous Robot 'Dog' Brings Fusion Energy Closer To Reality By Tom Howarth Science Reporter (Nature) 1 NVIDIA, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerated computing, has unveiled an exciting new AI platform called Cosmos.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Not many pieces require such heroics: the reality is that fact checkers are busy people, who traffic only occasionally in the dark arts of deep research.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in just over a week, the returning commander in chief has scheduled a busy weekend of meetings with House Republicans to discuss policy priorities for the incoming administration.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
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Parents might opt for thrilling activities like white-water rafting, go bird-watching, or a take soothing dip in a hot spring.Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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The proudly backward were validated by self-loathing Western intellectuals, leading philosophers such as Michel Foucault who saw in the revolution a thrilling rebuke to liberal democracy when communism no longer was.Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The noise cancellation works well, and the audio quality is vibrant with a nice balance.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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There are a host of small yet vibrant platforms, as well, both in the U.S. and abroad, which serve up a healthy portion of short-form videos that could be of increasing interest to beauty content creators and brands looking ahead.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The engine in question is a prototype that is producing some interesting results, such as appearing to create thrust when there was no reason for this to happen – and thereby violating Newton's Third Law of Motion.Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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There’s lively interplay with Rick Rosato on bass and Jonathan Pinson on drums.Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Given its flavor and sensory profiles, Barbera is an ideal selection at lunch, especially as its lively acidity cuts through the fatty qualities of all types of salumi.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The scene will probably be inspiring and riveting — Oscar ready.Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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So, whether you’re drawn to laugh-out-loud moments, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, or inspiring tales of resilience, 2025 is poised to serve some must-watch TV for you and yours.Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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