1
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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That resulted in a jeer from Knicks fans, who have not been thrilled with the officiating lately.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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McNutt wasn’t thrilled to see Swift.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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So if your Gen Alpha kid is calling you out on buying single-use plastic or asking where your reusable grocery bags are in the grocery line, be excited instead of too annoyed.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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The surest sign bitcoin will never be money can be found in what excited its proponents on the way up, along with its critics on the way down.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The video and the SCE data offer proof that the 100-year-old line, which hadn’t been used since the early 1970s, became re-electrified and sparked the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding areas, attorneys say.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Olivia Rodrigo gives an electrifying performance onstage at Primavera Sound 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, on June 6.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 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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The suspect, Gianni Destiny Robinson, 22, of Oakland, was charged Tuesday with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Staff are also trained to limit supplying alcohol if a person appears intoxicated.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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