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
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
For Grace Caroline, 29, thrifting has long been an exhilarating hobby, and she's found countless second-hand treasures in the past.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
And fans need not worry: The popular scenic outdoors portion where riders are thrust to an exhilarating 65 miles per hour remains.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
And now Coldplay is bringing its Music of the Spheres World Tour to Camp Randall for what should be an exhilarating evening.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
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Adjective
The reactions from the audience have been absolutely exhilarating.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
For Grace Caroline, 29, thrifting has long been an exhilarating hobby, and she's found countless second-hand treasures in the past.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
And fans need not worry: The popular scenic outdoors portion where riders are thrust to an exhilarating 65 miles per hour remains.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
And now Coldplay is bringing its Music of the Spheres World Tour to Camp Randall for what should be an exhilarating evening.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
Adjective
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Having a baby is such an exciting time, every time.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Right now, the focus is on accelerating existing processes, but what is coming is both more frightening and exciting.—
Adrian Carr,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Books like ‘The White Lotus’ These books – new and old – are filled with rich getaways, privileged vacationers and murder mysteries and are sure to scratch the same itch as Mike White’s intoxicating series.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Notes of pear and raspberry bring a sharp, electrifying brightness, while golden amber adds a deep, intoxicating warmth.—
Venus Wong,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Float through the geological wonder on the Colorado River with an adrenaline-pumping white water adventure or take in the breathtaking views slowly on a smooth water rafting trip.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Take the Skyway Monte Bianco gondola up nearly 11,000 feet for breathtaking views.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The survey also touches on challenges residents face in electrifying their homes by using electric appliances and equipment such as induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters, and heat pump air conditioning and heating systems.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clarkson and Blackstock's divorce settlement made headlines in part for the inclusion of one interesting detail: their children's vaccination status.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, his new costar Eddie Murphy had an interesting approach to sharing his wisdom.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For millennials who recognize Snow from cult-classic teen comedies like 2006’s John Tucker Must Die and the Pitch Perfect franchise, her starring role as the self-destructive Sophie in The Hunting Wives is simultaneously nostalgic and intriguing.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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Leagues Cup action returns on Thursday with an intriguing showdown, as the MLS side LA Galaxy takes on Liga MX team Santos Laguna.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarating. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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