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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
But as in all powerful experiences, a feeling of exhilaration remains.
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Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
And then, there’s the night of, that exhilaration of feeling it all come together.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
The word upon which all adventure, all exhilaration, all meaning, all honor depends.
—Chuck Robison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024
As midnight approached Tuesday night at Howard University, where a mass of Kamala Harris supporters gathered to await results of the presidential election, lingering anxiousness gave way to exhilaration.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
And then, there’s the night of, that exhilaration of feeling it all come together.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
The word upon which all adventure, all exhilaration, all meaning, all honor depends.
—Chuck Robison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024
As midnight approached Tuesday night at Howard University, where a mass of Kamala Harris supporters gathered to await results of the presidential election, lingering anxiousness gave way to exhilaration.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
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The crisp winter air flowed in through the open doors, carrying the thrill of a first date.Alyssa Hankins, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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The real power of oil lies not just in the thrill of finding it, but in the strategic decisions made in conference rooms and legal offices, where companies negotiate drilling rights, fight over land, and manage the risks of environmental and safety regulations.Jay R. Young, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to insiders quoted by Daily Mail, party guests were invited to snort substances like ecstasy and cocaine on different substances including models’ bodies.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
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Whibley claims that while at a rave, Nori asked Whibley, who was 18 at the time, to come to a restroom stall to do ecstasy with him.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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And kicker Mitch Jeter, who had missed half of his 12 field goal attempts and battled injuries this season, made two of his three kicks on Friday, including a 49-yarder with seven seconds remaining in the first half that put Notre Dame ahead 17-3 at halftime.Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, Jake Elliott pushed his kick wide left on the 44-yard try.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Spend time investigating your values, moments of joy, rituals, and needs in order to amplify that personality throughout your home.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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This is a show about pleasure and joy, but in a defiant way, not a naïve one.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The day after a high-stakes presidential election usually brings elation on one side and dejection for the other.Daniel Wine, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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There have been no vintage victories, no truly convincing performances, and the feeling is one of frustration as much as elation back home.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 7 July 2024
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The project, inspired by Becky's Mexican roots and the death of her grandfather Miguel, bursts with emotive lyrics that earnestly capture the euphoria and agony of all-consuming love.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The early euphoria of the drug burns out in terrifying fashion, but before that, Erzsébet enters a state of ecstasy that previously seemed unavailable to her.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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The heavens are encouraging us to reassess our most significant plans and goals, perhaps calling us to review them once more in order to reach their greatest potential.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Himalayas not only reach up into the heavens but plunge deep into the mantle beneath, with a mountain root that reaches some 155 miles below the surface.Carly Miller, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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