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
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Still, my pick is Astropical by the power duo Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana — a cosmic-tropical oasis bursting with vibrant sonic textures that feel both exhilarating and otherworldly.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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
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Adjective
Zamiri splices the movie with colorful strobes that nod to her concert Jumbotrons while making the point that stardom is exhilarating and disorienting.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Still, my pick is Astropical by the power duo Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana — a cosmic-tropical oasis bursting with vibrant sonic textures that feel both exhilarating and otherworldly.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Big in-game comebacks are exhilarating – and exhausting.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
Adjective
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My time belonged entirely to me, and the constant motion was both exciting and reassuring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Super Bowl commercial also drops at an exciting moment for the whiskey brand, which is announcing its first line extension, next week.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Monday’s contest was thrilling from the start.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The love between Anthony and Kate (Simone Ashley) began with a thrilling chase on horses through a lush forest in Windsor Great Park.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The ordinance is presented as a regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp products in Chicago.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Doing so while depriving a great rival of a piece of history is an intoxicating combination — for both players.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene After taking a breathtaking ride through sweeping mountaintops on the Gornergrat Railway, Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, guests arrive in Andermatt—a fairly sleepy Swiss town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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That breathtaking pace makes the recent deadly crash between two high-speed trains in Spain even more alarming.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to years of work by UNITE HERE, the Las Vegas Strip is now 100 percent union, and the United Auto Workers notched an electrifying victory in Chattanooga, Tennessee when workers at the Volkswagen factory voted to unionize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the performance scenes, Beastie Boys stand out for being an electrifying mix of hip-hop and hard rock.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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This new process, the researchers explain, could offer interesting options for keeping energy-hungry data centers cool.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The game was a blowout early but got interesting late.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2026
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Two new restaurants recently landed in the Public Market Emeryville, an ever-changing food court in the tiny but intriguing city.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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At 6-1, 205 pounds, Nussmeier is an intriguing NFL prospect.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarating. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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