as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
no recording can capture the exhilarating feeling of being at a live rock concert
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers
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as in intoxicating
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 exhilarating
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Luna will also meet with Uranus in a surprising trine, bringing exhilarating breakthroughs and unexpected conversations to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Yet the film also works as an exhilarating history of Sly and the band’s rise and that musical genius, and the fact that the interviews and much of the analysis was led by Questlove — no small musical genius himself — gives it an insight and authority that most music documentaries cannot claim.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
The characters are more interesting, the plot is more compelling and the flying is more exhilarating.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
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All as the Chiefs’ passing game will feature receiver Xavier Worthy back after an exhilarating rookie season, receiver Rashee Rice returning from injury and the Chiefs presumably re-signing receiver Hollywood Brown.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Luna will also meet with Uranus in a surprising trine, bringing exhilarating breakthroughs and unexpected conversations to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Yet the film also works as an exhilarating history of Sly and the band’s rise and that musical genius, and the fact that the interviews and much of the analysis was led by Questlove — no small musical genius himself — gives it an insight and authority that most music documentaries cannot claim.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
The characters are more interesting, the plot is more compelling and the flying is more exhilarating.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
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These moments can be exciting, ratcheting up the tension of an encounter as natural forces and world physics impact the flow of the game.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her choice of Bose earphones, though, hint at something exciting to come.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Jan. 2025
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The signature citrus scent is intoxicating, the crystal pink goop is stunning, the lather is so rich and luxurious.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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All summer long, TV broadcasters discussed the crowds flocking to Sardinia’s stunning coastlines, the historic streets of Rome and the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast.—
Andrea Pietrini,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sailing roundtrip from Seattle on select dates between June and September 2025, this itinerary brings guests face-to-face with some of Alaska’s most breathtaking landscapes and cultural highlights.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
18 Feb. 2025
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Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Di Placido covers TikTok and Twitter trends, breaking down interesting conversations and controversies surrounding celebrities and the entertainment industry, focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories such as Star Wars and House of the Dragon.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting detail came from Alonso, the only active F1 driver to attend an F1 ‘legends’ dinner held in London on Monday night.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Here, the film starts to pivot in intriguing ways, as Yehuda practically experiences real-time whiplash.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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There’s an argument to make for and against each center fielder, which makes this position battle the most intriguing in camp.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarating. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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