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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
But that does come at the expense of any type of exhilarating acceleration or speed.
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New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
In retrospect, the New York art world of the 1980s that so exhilarated me—the world personified for me by Marden, Samaras, Serra, and Stella—seems almost laughably tiny and limited.
—Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Kendrick Lamar starts his exhilarating new album by complaining that someone vandalized a mural depicting his face — a mural depicting his face in triplicate, in fact — on the side of a Honduran restaurant in his Compton hometown.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The team up is, literally, an exhilarating one as Red Bull and the iconic American automobile manufacturer work to build the next-gen hybrid power unit, known formerly as Red Bull Ford Powertrains.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
In retrospect, the New York art world of the 1980s that so exhilarated me—the world personified for me by Marden, Samaras, Serra, and Stella—seems almost laughably tiny and limited.
—Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Kendrick Lamar starts his exhilarating new album by complaining that someone vandalized a mural depicting his face — a mural depicting his face in triplicate, in fact — on the side of a Honduran restaurant in his Compton hometown.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The team up is, literally, an exhilarating one as Red Bull and the iconic American automobile manufacturer work to build the next-gen hybrid power unit, known formerly as Red Bull Ford Powertrains.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
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Operating in the same surrealist realm as Torres, Maia Novi’s thrilling off-Broadway play Invasive Species renders the quest for citizenship (and by extension the American Dream) as the ultimate role for an aspiring Argentinian actress (played by Novi).Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Back to the present, what excites you most about creating nail art?Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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We are excited by DAZN’s commitment to the Australian market.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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As the United States and other nations electrify more of their economies in a bid to reduce global warming, the Copper State is on the cusp of a transformational mining boom.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cox expects roughly 25% of new vehicle sales to be electrified in 2025, including a more than 10% penetration for all-electric models.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jean Brodie and Violet Grantham are but two creations in an extraordinary career spanning decades and delighting audiences across the globe.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
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After the Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 on Christmas Day, Reid, 66, delighted his players — including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes — when the head coach donned a Santa Claus outfit in the locker room.Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 Dec. 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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Prosecutors argued that the clip showed that the Bravo star’s behavior exhibited signs that she was intoxicated during the incident, per the outlet.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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She was charged with driving while intoxicated as a first offense and driving while impaired.John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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