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exhilarating

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verb

present participle of exhilarate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exhilarating
Adjective
When MeToo erupted—that was exhilarating. Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025 Success was both exhilarating and terrifying; his sister Pam recalls paparazzi peering into their parents’ kitchen. Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
But Gil and the Kills were a combustible bunch, and life on the road with a hard-driving band, while exhilarating, was ultimately no place for a little girl. Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025 This project was exhilarating in every sense, full of creative and technical challenges that demanded invention. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhilarating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
Adjective
  • Their stories capture the creativity, resilience, and ambition that are making Arizona one of the most exciting places for innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.
    Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jones, who is 3-0 as the Niners’ starter, was asked about the inspiration behind his two-tone suit during his postgame presser following San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Missing a plethora of key starters, back-up quarterback Mac Jones led the depleted San Francsico 49ers to a thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The final finished 14-14, but my abiding memory is the intoxicating swirl of noise and colour created by almost 93,000 fans, plus the sense of anticipation that accompanied the pre-match walk up Olympic Way.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • For one, all THC-like intoxicating compounds and synthetic or lab-made cannabinoids would be prohibited.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Glen Manor Vineyards and Chester Gap Cellars both offer open-air tasting patios that showcase breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For me, however bonkers, Smith’s electrifying performance has stayed with me.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Such findings defy the zero-sum formulations; indeed, Riofrancos argues, a path to zero emissions that depends on electrifying personal vehicles is the slowest path to that goal (albeit one that might not demand larger societal shifts).
    Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The window encasing the passenger compartment is perhaps the most striking aspect, and, if the car is ever built, will have an interesting windshield wiper setup.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Vintage kitchen items like mixing bowls and pitchers make interesting containers for fall foliage and flowers.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Charlotte also has some intriguing young wing talent to build around with smooth small forward Brandon Miller, who missed most of last season with a wrist injury, and the fourth pick in the 2025 draft, Kon Knueppel.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The off-road drone remains an intriguing idea rather than something drivers will see soon.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025

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