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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The exclamation won a round of applause from the crowd, plus a smile and applause from Meghan herself.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Advertisement Ohtani put an exclamation mark on the sweep by demolishing a first-pitch fastball from reliever A.J. Minter in the eighth inning, sending a 464-foot homer to center field — his longest of the season — for his team-leading 10th homer and a 5-1 lead.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Advertisement Ohtani put an exclamation mark on the sweep by demolishing a first-pitch fastball from reliever A.J. Minter in the eighth inning, sending a 464-foot homer to center field — his longest of the season — for his team-leading 10th homer and a 5-1 lead.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
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“Exclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclamation. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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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