excitement
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
A remake of 1990s action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time", which comes out Thursday, has sparked nostalgic fan excitement.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
There’s not a ton of excitement here in terms of Senate races: In Montana, an independent and a Democrat are both running against Republican Kurt Alme.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
"What surprised me was the excitement of my fellow crew members when I told them I had the pleasure of flying my daughter and had the whole school trip on board," said Munns.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Lean into the historic moment, embrace the excitement and let Atlanta show up for Atlanta,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Say, you certainly got folks worked up about Wonders! I haven’t seen so much excitement around here for years. Since that carnival came, I think.”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
![]()
In the memoir, Ms. Dunham traces the struggles of her adult life—fame, illness, addiction—with touching emphasis on the early tremulous excitements of becoming well-known: the affirmation, the freebies, the invitations to glittering events.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
And to have seen so many ephemeral excitements come and go that one knows how few events are memorable beyond their day.
From Washington Post ● May 6, 2021
Still, the era’s ecstasies are recaptured here by Janis’s own real-time excitements.
From New York Times ● Nov. 26, 2019
The excitements begin amidst blowing dust in Mexico, where in a remote desert some fighter planes missing since World War II suddenly reappear, engines ready to go at the touch of a switch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2017
He sat propped against a tree, watching the red sentries passing to and fro in the firelight, hearing their quiet passwords and thinking about the excitements of the day.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing excitement
Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 3
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
-ment
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Ithaka" by C.P. Cavafy
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word