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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers
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as in to excite
to fill with great joy
the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike
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Recent Examples of exhilarate
October 31 brings a very exciting, exhilarating holiday for many folks—Halloween, duh.
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
While consumers will have divided attention in the coming months, retailers across all channels should ready the sleigh, because conditions call for a fast, exhilarating ride as shopping begins.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
For a few exhilarating moments, time slows as the whales and boat glide next to one another.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
Like the Alps on amphetamines, being in the presence of the Canadian Rockies is an awe-inspiring, exhilarating business.
—James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
While consumers will have divided attention in the coming months, retailers across all channels should ready the sleigh, because conditions call for a fast, exhilarating ride as shopping begins.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
For a few exhilarating moments, time slows as the whales and boat glide next to one another.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
Like the Alps on amphetamines, being in the presence of the Canadian Rockies is an awe-inspiring, exhilarating business.
—James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
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Fittingly each selection will be a mystery, but one that will be sure to thrill readers and book collectors alike.Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Peppas members seemed to be loving it too, as a few of the members appeared to be thrilled with the result.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.Jeffrey Russell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The game ended with a Dodgers team excited by the two-games-to-none lead.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Global automakers face pressure to electrify from other governments and have already poured billions into battery and production-line development.Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her pasta with spicy broccoli and cauliflower employs capers, anchovy, garlic, fennel seeds, chile flakes and olives to electrify what would could otherwise be monotone.Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
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Guests will be delighted by the cranberry filling that’s hidden inside, and the Whipped Cream Frosting won’t deflate thanks to our secret ingredient—white chocolate instant pudding mix.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fans were surprised and delighted by the new album.Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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But hearing those very industrial and harsh sounds for the first time was such an elating feeling.Justin Curto, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
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All those probed were in unanimous agreement, and the 21-year-old might agree himself alongside others that have been elated by his start to the 2024/2025 season.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Brandi Botello's spider monkey, named Jorgie Boy, was taken from her following the crash in which Dallas police arrested the driver on a charge of driving while intoxicated.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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For nonviolent misdemeanors such as a first-time charge of driving while intoxicated, or shoplifting, Lucido suggested building super-speedy trials into Michigan law.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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