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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
Beyond the exhilarating adventures, in recent years La Fortuna has grown in popularity as a wellness destination.
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Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Sound routines, sound tennis mind Pegula says that travelling all over the globe as a part of the WTA’s tour season is exhilarating on a day-to-day basis, but can be tiring over the long haul.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Fresh initiative surges as exhilarating Mars soars into your sign, inviting you to set the pace and show your authentic style.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Sub-3-second acceleration with advanced driving systems Leapmotor’s D19 delivers exhilarating performance with its 0–62 mph acceleration in under 3 seconds, enabled by a three-motor vector control system.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
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Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Sound routines, sound tennis mind Pegula says that travelling all over the globe as a part of the WTA’s tour season is exhilarating on a day-to-day basis, but can be tiring over the long haul.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Fresh initiative surges as exhilarating Mars soars into your sign, inviting you to set the pace and show your authentic style.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Sub-3-second acceleration with advanced driving systems Leapmotor’s D19 delivers exhilarating performance with its 0–62 mph acceleration in under 3 seconds, enabled by a three-motor vector control system.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
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Time and the box score will tell, but Arenado is thrilled to have a fresh start.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The men's hockey team won the gold medal Sunday in a thrilling overtime final against rival Canada.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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Hays and Coogan are knowledgeable about the industry, and, perhaps more importantly, excited by it.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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In addition to online voting ahead of filming, Survivor put on a nationwide scavenger hunt to get its fans involved and excited for the 50th season.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Lamar’s electrifying Super Bowl halftime performance was named outstanding short-form series or special – reality/nonfiction/documentary.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Quivering along the frill of brownish gray and whitish yellow stripes skirting her foot, the epipodial tentacles are pale silver and waving, numbering over a hundred, electrifying her whole body with tastes, smells, vibrations from above, behind, everywhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Performances at the Spellbound by Magic Castle experience are guaranteed not only to delight longtime magic fans but also to impress and convert the skeptical.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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Allegations and hospital records have since surfaced that Quigley may have been intoxicated at the time.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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The fragrance milk imparts hydration via sunflower seed oil and hyaluronic acid, leaving behind an intoxicating skin-hugging scent.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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