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
Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
That loss in Game 5 of the American League Division Series — a game that lasted 298 minutes, featured 15 pitchers, 22 runners left on base and too many twists and turns to count — marked the end of an exhausting, exhilarating stretch that took the team to the brink and back.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Dappled forests, challenging grades, and an exhilarating final scramble along The Spine, a rocky and narrow route to the summit, will leave you breathless.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
That loss in Game 5 of the American League Division Series — a game that lasted 298 minutes, featured 15 pitchers, 22 runners left on base and too many twists and turns to count — marked the end of an exhausting, exhilarating stretch that took the team to the brink and back.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
And that’s what’s exhilarating about it is the competition.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
Adjective
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The hospital confirmed the exciting news to ABC News and celebrated the babies' arrival in an April 9 Facebook post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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On the page, ex-gangster Henry Hill’s story is exciting enough.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What followed was as thrilling a final round as Augusta National has seen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Metz says the chase is thrilling, fascinating and combines her love of storms and photography.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Willy Loman will keep dying and keep living as long as the country that birthed him keeps peddling its own grand, intoxicating lies.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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And that’s intoxicating to her, and what leads her there.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The world may still be captivated by the breathtaking views, record-setting distance and emotional homecoming of Artemis II, but for NASA, the next chapter is already in motion.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ahmed’s electrifying turn illuminates the text, carefully honed by Lesslie.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ahmed’s electrifying performance illuminates the text, carefully honed by Lesslie.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Time will tell, but at the very least this should be the most interesting season of baseball at PNC Park in a long, long time.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Also interesting is that the characters have no faces, in keeping with Dakota art tradition, as is the background of ledger paper.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even anti-corruption television series have become hits with intriguing plots, punchy lines and superb acting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fit is the most intriguing piece of the puzzle.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarating. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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