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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
The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
But a star athlete’s return from serious injury is a component of the fan experience that can be exhilarating on a different level.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026
They are inspired by the stories of ancient cultures, captivated by the serenity of nature's wonders, and exhilarated by the excitement of encountering wildlife in their natural habitats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Because true as that was technically, that distinction was more fundamental than incidental in a league so defined by that very line — especially considering their once-exhilarating offense had turned stale over much of the season.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
But a star athlete’s return from serious injury is a component of the fan experience that can be exhilarating on a different level.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026
They are inspired by the stories of ancient cultures, captivated by the serenity of nature's wonders, and exhilarated by the excitement of encountering wildlife in their natural habitats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Because true as that was technically, that distinction was more fundamental than incidental in a league so defined by that very line — especially considering their once-exhilarating offense had turned stale over much of the season.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
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Christened Beyond Horizons, the 508-footer will give members a place to stay and play on the ocean, offering luxurious accommodation, world-class gastronomy, top-tier wellness facilities, and thrilling water activities.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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And parents and kids are thrilled.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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As an elite college athlete, the 23-year-old has been busy training stateside for most of her life and is excited by the opportunity to travel.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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As militaries increasingly electrify vehicles and deploy autonomous systems, access to advanced battery technology is becoming a national security issue.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
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That is probably what surprised, and delighted, me the most.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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There were decisions that would elate or devastate players.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
24 May 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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Police are currently investigating whether the autopilot feature in any way caused the crash but confirmed that Butler was not intoxicated and is cooperating, partly by helping cops understand how Tesla’s Autopilot feature works.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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In the last two weeks, more than a dozen people have been arrested for driving while intoxicated in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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