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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
Big in-game comebacks are exhilarating – and exhausting.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Tourists pack into the usual attractions, but there’s a whole world of exhilarating outdoor adventures and creative neighborhoods waiting for people who want more than a run-of-the-mill weekend.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Typically, that was rooted in power – best brought to life by exhilarating acceleration and blistering speed.
—Tim Parker, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
So in my early and mid-20s, I was still exhilarated by just being free and alone in the world, and traveling, which agreed with me.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Tourists pack into the usual attractions, but there’s a whole world of exhilarating outdoor adventures and creative neighborhoods waiting for people who want more than a run-of-the-mill weekend.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Typically, that was rooted in power – best brought to life by exhilarating acceleration and blistering speed.
—Tim Parker, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
So in my early and mid-20s, I was still exhilarated by just being free and alone in the world, and traveling, which agreed with me.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
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In February 2022, Schayene Silva — 38-year-old boutique owner — was thrilled after finally moving into her new Oklahoma home.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Three months after the transplant, his doctors are thrilled to see how well Kolin is doing.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Nevertheless, new faces and new places might excite you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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When did that pairing take shape for you and what excited you about it?—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The star of Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold, new take on the Bride of Frankenstein electrifies in EW's cover story photoshoot.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s next step Lekkerimäki electrified the Rogers Arena crowd on Saturday night with a wicked catch-and-release goal from the high slot to open the scoring against Toronto.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
2 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,
10 Feb. 2026
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An artful renovation has given the Farmhouse—the sixth stay within the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa campus—a distinctive design, with an impressive art collection and interiors that delight the eye.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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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Wilson can contribute to any super-jam and we’d be elated by her presence.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 30,000 of those arrested by ICE had been charged with or convicted with driving while under influence or intoxicated.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Introducing the pair through a press tour that intoxicates but doesn’t welcome fans in feels, if nothing else, honest.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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