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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
Waugh: Nerves have long been shredded; Tyneside — and Tyneside-upon-Thames, aka London, their adopted home-away-from-home for the weekend — is beyond tension-filled, though that is mixed with enormous excitement.
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Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Spring cleaning chores can be a drag, but there’s one to-do that always evokes a bit of excitement: a closet cleanout.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
With a wagging tail and a heart full of excitement, Ash is the first to dive into playtime.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Part of the excitement is fueled by the fact that it will be overseen by none other than the British celebrity makeup artist, Pat McGrath, as the Creative Director of Cosmetics.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Spring cleaning chores can be a drag, but there’s one to-do that always evokes a bit of excitement: a closet cleanout.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
With a wagging tail and a heart full of excitement, Ash is the first to dive into playtime.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Part of the excitement is fueled by the fact that it will be overseen by none other than the British celebrity makeup artist, Pat McGrath, as the Creative Director of Cosmetics.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
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Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters and shares thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Rage Against the Machine guitarist sat in for the two-song encore, but the focus was entirely on one of the great rock & roll catalogs, delivered with an enthusiasm that few musicians nearing 80 years old could muster.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Whatever the interest, Poway Stamp Club members are available to help others develop an enthusiasm for the hobby.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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The track finds Rocky taking a lyrical jab at former affiliates of his crew, attributing their conduct to their own thirst for success and fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Wayne took out an ad of his own, distancing himself as much as possible from Wills' thirst.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Columbia University Grad Detained by ICE That is more than the popular petition for regular stimulus checks during the COVID pandemice, which had a little more than 3,050,000 signatures at time of publication.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Congress would have to pass a bill to approve the distribution of stimulus checks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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Their personal stories also flip their motivations.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hinsdale South wrestler Callie Carr had a simple motivation that helped drive her perfect 39-0 record, which was capped off with a state championship.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Europe and China both have incentives to step up, for different reasons and with different priorities.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The contract, Schefter said, could be worth up to $7 million with incentives.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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