excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
ik-ˈsīt-mənt 
Examples of excitement in a Sentence
Our excitement was building as the end of the game approached.
His hands shook with excitement.
The child cried out in excitement.
a trip filled with excitement and adventure
She talked about the excitements of her new life.
This job loses its excitement after a while.
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His excitement is heightened when Oscorp CEO Norman Osborn (Colman Domingo) takes a personal interest in him.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Only time will tell, but the excitement surrounding her potential involvement is palpable.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
His experience in multiple places on various coaching staffs is what led to the excitement around bringing him in.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Hunter can play on both sides of the ball and bring some excitement to a Cleveland team that is looking to turn the corner after a setback year.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Only time will tell, but the excitement surrounding her potential involvement is palpable.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
His experience in multiple places on various coaching staffs is what led to the excitement around bringing him in.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Hunter can play on both sides of the ball and bring some excitement to a Cleveland team that is looking to turn the corner after a setback year.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excitement. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
ik-ˈsīt-mənt
1
: something that excites
2
: the state of being excited : agitation
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excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
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