1The audience was filled with anticipation as the curtains slowly opened to reveal the long-awaited premiere.
2In her literary analysis, she explored how the author's use of foreshadowing heightened the reader's anticipation of the tragic climax.
3The team's anticipation of victory was palpable as they took to the field for the championship game.
4According to psychological theory, anticipation can be a powerful motivator, driving individuals to work towards a desired goal.
5There is a unique quality of anticipation that pervades the city on the eve of a major festival, as if the very air is electric with expectation.