as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
naive, young men who had once regarded the thought of going off to war as an intoxicating notion
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators
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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams
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Recent Examples of intoxicating
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
People who have worked at FIFA describe it as an intoxicating place.
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Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
However, research on CBD and other non-intoxicating cannabis compounds still lags far behind the decades of study devoted to THC.
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Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The franchise’s first playoff experience since 2018 reminded Ducks fans why this sport at its best can be so intoxicating.
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
As product categories mature and consumers become more sophisticated, demand is shifting toward non-intoxicating isolates and compounds that have specific therapeutic potential.
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Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Each step further awakens the cacao into a fuller, more intoxicating version of itself.
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Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
Manufacturers must also provide a certificate of analysis confirming the product is 99% made up of non-intoxicating compounds, such as CBD or CBN.
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Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The intoxicating pull of the manosphere – the hyper-online community led by men who tout misogynistic definitions of manliness – has given Glass a boisterous brigade of rivals.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The fantasy is intoxicating, but don’t solely focus on the potential.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Subtle key changes shift throughout and the song’s bridge is an intoxicating balance of burst and contraction.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
As a lifelong yearner, that unbridled sense of hope is intoxicating.
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Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The passion of the World Cup is intoxicating.
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Social media, like political careers and crack cocaine, can be intoxicating.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
It’s set up as an intoxicating escape.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Adjective
The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
People who have worked at FIFA describe it as an intoxicating place.
—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
However, research on CBD and other non-intoxicating cannabis compounds still lags far behind the decades of study devoted to THC.
—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The franchise’s first playoff experience since 2018 reminded Ducks fans why this sport at its best can be so intoxicating.
—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
As product categories mature and consumers become more sophisticated, demand is shifting toward non-intoxicating isolates and compounds that have specific therapeutic potential.
—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Each step further awakens the cacao into a fuller, more intoxicating version of itself.
—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
Manufacturers must also provide a certificate of analysis confirming the product is 99% made up of non-intoxicating compounds, such as CBD or CBN.
—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Naples also happens to be the birthplace of pizza and offers an intoxicating mix of history and culture, making the cost of the Aperol Spritz just an additional bonus to visiting.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The intoxicating pull of the manosphere – the hyper-online community led by men who tout misogynistic definitions of manliness – has given Glass a boisterous brigade of rivals.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The fantasy is intoxicating, but don’t solely focus on the potential.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Subtle key changes shift throughout and the song’s bridge is an intoxicating balance of burst and contraction.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
As a lifelong yearner, that unbridled sense of hope is intoxicating.
—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The passion of the World Cup is intoxicating.
—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Social media, like political careers and crack cocaine, can be intoxicating.
—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
It’s set up as an intoxicating escape.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
Adjective
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.
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But the Knicks came all the way back, finally winning it on OG’s thrilling putback, ending the greatest comeback the NBA Finals had ever seen.
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The match, despite the torrential rain, was thrilling and ranks alongside 2022 as the greatest of World Cup finals.
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Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.
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That could perhaps create more pressure for Burrows to have a strong outing Tuesday, or create an interesting conversation around Arrighetti.
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Well, its’ interesting because for many years the Republican Party revered Reagan much more than Nixon, partly because Reagan was a successful president and Nixon, of course, ended his presidency in disgrace.
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Alex Freeman emerged as a breakout star of this young World Cup, scoring an electrifying goal in America’s big win over Australia last week.
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On Instagram, the 45-year-old beauty shows off the electrifying view of the field and the crowds from her seat.
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Set at an ancient castle deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000.
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On top of that, there were times when the show’s polish crossed over the line from exhilarating to over-managed.
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.
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His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.
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