exclamation
noun
ex·cla·ma·tion
ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən 
1
: a sharp or sudden utterance
2
: vehement expression of protest or complaint
Examples of exclamation in a Sentence
Her unexpected announcement caused a few exclamations of surprise.
the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
DeSoto junior running back SaRod Baker ran out the clock, putting an exclamation mark on a 57-44 comeback victory Friday at Newsom Stadium.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Dec. 2025
There was not a call — simply Tyrel Dodson’s exclamation for everyone to get a man.
—Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Saturday could be a great opportunity for Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy to put an exclamation on his historic season.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
DeSoto junior running back SaRod Baker ran out the clock, putting an exclamation mark on a 57-44 comeback victory Friday at Newsom Stadium.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Dec. 2025
There was not a call — simply Tyrel Dodson’s exclamation for everyone to get a man.
—Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Saturday could be a great opportunity for Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy to put an exclamation on his historic season.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Exclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclamation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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exclamation
noun
ex·cla·ma·tion
ˌeks-klə-ˈmā-shən
1
: a sharp or sudden cry of strong feeling
2
: a strong expression of anger or complaint
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