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as in thrilling
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an exciting, come-from-behind victory for the underdogs in the last game of the World Series
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
and what exciting news have you for us today?
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as in electrifying
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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as in encouraging
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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an exciting adventure
a fascinating adventure
an intriguing adventure
an enticing adventure
an engrossing adventure
an enthralling adventure
an exciting day
exciting possibilities
electrifying possibilities
intriguing possibilities
enticing possibilities
interesting possibilities
fascinating possibilities
an exciting story
an entertaining story
an engrossing story
an enthralling story
an enticing story
an intriguing story
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Recent Examples of exciting
Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Each have ended with a really exciting moment and a turning point.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
Because nothing is more exciting to an engineer than actually launching things, the company drained talent from its competition.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
Replace apprehension with an exciting conversation about what’s possible, and then invest in training and skills development to help your talent thrive in the new AI era.
—Ronald Alepian, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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With rich characters and an exciting form, St. John Mandel has crafted a modern classic full of hope in the face of suffering.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Each have ended with a really exciting moment and a turning point.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
Because nothing is more exciting to an engineer than actually launching things, the company drained talent from its competition.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
Replace apprehension with an exciting conversation about what’s possible, and then invest in training and skills development to help your talent thrive in the new AI era.
—Ronald Alepian, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
Adjective
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Both Bey and Kendrick’s roaring vocals are included in the thrilling trailer for the film that serves as Paul Thomas Anderson’s first since 2021’s Licorice Pizza.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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Then, Tony's security company is hacked, leading to a thrilling espionage caper in which the couple must enlist the help of new friends to clear their names and secure their happy ending once more.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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The provocative name helps drive those velocities, making shoppers do a double-take when browsing for ice cream.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The deepest and most provocative questions relate to why most people’s earliest memories are from age four to five (or later) if memories are being stored in their brain by age one.—
Nick Turk-Browne,
Scientific American,
28 July 2025
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The survey also touches on challenges residents face in electrifying their homes by using electric appliances and equipment such as induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters, and heat pump air conditioning and heating systems.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Thursday’s swings also hit the bond market, which had been showing encouraging signals earlier in the day that stress may be easing.—
Time,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Meta issued similar guidance, releasing an update that solved the breach and encouraging users to move to the latest version of WhatsApp.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And fans need not worry: The popular scenic outdoors portion where riders are thrust to an exhilarating 65 miles per hour remains.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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And now Coldplay is bringing its Music of the Spheres World Tour to Camp Randall for what should be an exhilarating evening.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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This will deepen the divide between the global North and South on issues of race and cultural difference, straining the West’s diplomatic relations with countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America while provoking broader resentment toward Western countries seen as perpetuating racial hierarchies.—
Matias Spektor,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2008, the United States suggested that Georgia and Ukraine might eventually join the alliance but offered no concrete path to membership, thus provoking Russia without effectively deterring it.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Promote relaxation before bed, such as through less stimulating activities like quiet play, a warm bed, and reading.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
18 July 2025
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Then, as Venus enters Gemini on July 4, love and connection become more curious, lighthearted and intellectually stimulating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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In a touching act of love and sacrifice, Aaron McDonald donated his kidney, giving his mother a second chance at life and inspiring thousands on Reddit.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The song became Lennon’s bestselling recording as a solo artist, even as Ono’s role in inspiring and writing it was initially uncredited.—
Barbara Spindel,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exciting. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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