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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a rousing rendition of our national anthem
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
during the heat wave stores were doing a rousing business in air conditioners
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as in waking
to cause to stop sleeping
the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep
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as in awaking
to cease to be asleep
I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late
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Recent Examples of rousing
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 June 2023
But even the film’s most rousing takeaway is dimmed by a daunting awareness of scale, as the cargo ship slides back into port, and disempowered thousands — without the time, energy or money to fight another battle — trudge back to work.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Jan. 2024
W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2024
An equally strong sonic contribution is Jang Young Gyu’s original score, which draws heavily on choral and percussive sounds to rousing effect.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
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Freed by bounty hunter King Schultz (Christoph Waltz, anointed 2013's Best Supporting Actor for his rousing turn), former slave Django (Foxx) goes on a search for his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) and attempts to free her from vicious rancher Calvin Candy (Leonardo DiCaprio).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 June 2023
But even the film’s most rousing takeaway is dimmed by a daunting awareness of scale, as the cargo ship slides back into port, and disempowered thousands — without the time, energy or money to fight another battle — trudge back to work.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Jan. 2024
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No antidote for bad polls The 1956 experiment in shoe-leather reporting was no rousing success.
—W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2024
An equally strong sonic contribution is Jang Young Gyu’s original score, which draws heavily on choral and percussive sounds to rousing effect.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
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Located on the island of Hokkaido, Niseko United brings together four resorts on one mountain, taking winter sports to the next level for skiers and snowboarders alike with its breathtaking views and some of the driest, lightest snow powder in the world.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant's open-air treehouse terrace location offers breathtaking views of the Pitons amidst lush island foliage.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Fire sign is symbolized by the archer and governed by Jupiter — the planet of luck and expansion — which adds to the curious and exciting energy in the air.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Some of the most exciting technological developments coming in 2025 are around longevity.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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The busy news cycle will quickly move on from Insurance-Fraud Bear, and soon this whole ordeal will fade from our collective memory, much like the many silly bear stories of yesteryear.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Last year, a 22-year-old man drove his car into a crowd in a busy district in the southern city of Guangzhou, killing five people.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Fresh off a thrilling season, MotoGP unveiled a brand-new look.Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Onyebuchi’s thrilling 2020 novella asks just how far sci-fi dystopias are from real life.Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Havana Cabana at Key West (Key West, FL) leans into its namesake by blending Cuba's vibrant art and culture with chic, tropical design elements throughout its 106 guest rooms.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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From premium models with ultra-thin designs and vibrant colors to reliable options for smaller spaces, these picks offer something for everyone.Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Now, both platforms appear to be laying the groundwork for better assistants — and 2025 could be a very interesting year for AI on smartphones.Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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This could well be a future classic as an introductory reference containing one of the brand’s most interesting modern innovations.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Of the label’s natural perfumes, Free 00 is arguably the most lively, smelling fresh, soothing, and citrus-forward through notes of Sicilian lemon, mandarin, and orange flower opposite Egyptian jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, and waterlily.Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Enjoy a night of lively Latin music, domino tables and the signature BACARDÍ x BIGFACE Café Con Ocho cocktail, a Miami twist on the classic Espresso Martini, at Byblos.Sommer Brugal, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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Those studio notes that Alvarez dreaded were actually inspiring.Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) was nothing short of exhilarating, filled with packed arenas, buzzer-beaters, thrilling overtime games, unexpected upsets, and inspiring underdog victories.Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rousing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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