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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
As a student in grade school, Vahl was in the stands, watching the excitement and rooting on the Panthers.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Professional sport franchises keep the excitement going year round.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The end of the year always stirs a bit of excitement in the design world, especially when paint makers reveal their picks for the year ahead.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Don’t overbuy in your excitement; however.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
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The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
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Pre-festival enthusiasm sagged compared to the inaugural year.—
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More energy and enthusiasm There were too many times in the first few months of the season when this team looked lethargic.—
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That’s important because neurons remember past stimulation, and pain sensitivity depends on history.—
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Good morning, everyone, the middle of the week has arrived and this calls for a celebratory cup or two of stimulation.—
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The loss of fluids and electrolytes can cause lightheadedness, excessive thirst, and muscle cramps.—
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That factors out to more than $11 million per year to slake a terrestrial data center’s thirst.—
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
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There’s the stimulus from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the prospect of lower interest rates from a more dovish incoming Federal Reserve chair, and the benefits from artificial intelligence accruing to the real economy — major pillars maintaining a bullish outlook .—
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Duffy denied any political motivation.—
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His content, often featuring humorous music about food was intended as motivation for Lomax’s own health journey.—
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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