as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
no recording can capture the exhilarating feeling of being at a live rock concert
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers
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as in intoxicating
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 exhilarating
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Released by the band’s own Lyf Recordings, the exhilarating album felt urgent and anthemic.
—David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
And that’s what’s exhilarating about it is the competition.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
LaMelo Ball was everywhere Tuesday night in Charlotte’s exhilarating, 127-126 overtime win over Miami in an NBA tournament play-in game at Spectrum Center.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Released by the band’s own Lyf Recordings, the exhilarating album felt urgent and anthemic.
—David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The series trademark mix of cool cars, exhilarating street racing action, and family-like camaraderie has also turned more than a few moviegoers into passionate auto enthusiasts.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
And that’s what’s exhilarating about it is the competition.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
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But that exciting crash sequence — from initial turbulence through to catastrophic Pacific Ocean landing — is where high-stakes action specialist Harlin is most firmly in his sweet spot.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends, networks and social circles can bring exciting connections now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cinema-goers opted to watch those thrilling sequences on the biggest and brightest screens.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Families can embark on thrilling excursions like whale watching tours or exploring the ice caves of Mendenhall Glacier while in port.—
Jessica Puckett,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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In 2005, Jackson was charged with 10 counts, including child molestation, intoxicating a minor with alcohol, and conspiracy, involvingn 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the golden light of evening, with the background hum of cicadas and the scent of immortelle and lavender on the breeze, the effect is intoxicating—even before your Murtoli Negroni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Few journeys bring you as close to this breathtaking landscape as the Rocky Mountaineer, a train that threads through canyons, forests, and mountain passes.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Time honoree Nikki Glaser is breathtaking in baby blue at the 2026 TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 23.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the series’ six episodes, their relationship waxes and wanes, but continues to cast a shadow over their fates until the finale’s electrifying denouement.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the sales increases in some cases were aided by tax incentives and new emissions rules, the figures point to how global fleets are rapidly electrifying in response to the war in Iran.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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If Houston wins that one, things start to get really interesting for a 3-0 comeback.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Orlando would scurry to get back in the game and thanks to some lucky breaks in the second half, the Storm were able to make things interesting.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell, Okorafor and Newman were all brought back to comprise the backup group, while Cooper is an intriguing developmental guard the Jets added in the sixth round.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The discovery also adds to a growing list of intriguing mineral finds.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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