EXHILARATES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

exhilarates

verb

present tense third-person singular of exhilarate

as in thrills

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

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as in excites

to fill with great joy the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike

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Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Her strict economy, honed by her early years of writing and endlessly revising (under the exacting eye of Allene Talmey) tight captions for Vogue, thrills the editor in me.

— Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

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The hunt for the next big thing is still what excites many in the industry, said EOG’s Yacob.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Today, what excites me most is how HR has evolved beyond policies and paperwork to focus on leadership, coaching, culture and meaningful human interaction that helps both people and businesses succeed.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of excites

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Standing amid the ruins of the villa and grotto, you might be overwhelmed by the ancient mythology that electrifies the air here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
What starts as one state utility trying to see its own network more clearly could end up as part of the blueprint for how the developing world electrifies its future.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

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