exclamation

noun

ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce exclamation (audio)
Definition of exclamationnext
as in cry
a sudden short emotional utterance the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations

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Recent Examples of exclamation The franchise passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office last week, putting an exclamation mark on the sequel’s surprisingly strong theatrical run. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2026 The Sox scored nine first-inning runs in a 17-4 win in the finale to put an exclamation mark on the trip, and even Manuel couldn’t downplay the statement his kids made. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Greene was responding to a post from Laura Ingraham, in which the Fox News host shared the reporting alongside two exclamation marks. — Sophie Brams, The Hill, 12 May 2026 Lionel Messi rebounds his own miss and dodges three Austrian defenders with a sliding second goal in stoppage time to put the exclamation mark on an historic performance for him and Argentina today in Arlington. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclamation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclamation
  1. cry
  2. shout
  3. interjection
  4. scream
  5. shriek
  6. ejaculation
Noun
  • He is accused of pressing a screw from the high chair into her leg to make her cry, police told PEOPLE.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • As the bodies were returned to their families, cries echoed through the neighborhood.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of cry
Noun
  • Ghana had a genuine penalty shout waved away for an Ezri Konsa recovery tackle on Prince Kwabena Adu, the result of a counter-attack that stemmed from Eberechi Eze losing possession upfield.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • As the judge read out the sentences, shouts of protest rang out from the defendants’ box.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Definition of shout
Noun
  • The Intelligence Committee was expected to vote on Clayton's nomination as soon as Thursday before the president's interjection.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Definition of interjection
Noun
  • The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Alicent fights back and is ultimately rescued by Grand Maester Orwyle, who hears her screams.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of scream
Noun
  • Smiley slashes Mari across the belly and Fatima lets out a monstrous shriek.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Less than 30 seconds later came the shriek of the two missiles that lanced through Turmus’ car.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Definition of shriek
Noun
  • Research has found that doing pelvic floor exercises can help with erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and urinary incontinence, especially after prostate surgery.
    — Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026
  • The very much unrated film — showing unsimulated full penetration and ejaculation — streamed from 2017 until well into 2020.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of ejaculation

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