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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
De Vliegende Hollander is a boat ride-meets-coaster with a few exhilarating surprises, best not spoiled by a YouTube ride-through.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Music from household names like Metallica, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, and Pantera is constantly played at the stadiums that host these exhilarating sporting events.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster of exhilarating wins and devastating losses—and not every person is cut out for the career.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
De Vliegende Hollander is a boat ride-meets-coaster with a few exhilarating surprises, best not spoiled by a YouTube ride-through.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
This project was exhilarating in every sense, full of creative and technical challenges that demanded invention.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Music from household names like Metallica, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, and Pantera is constantly played at the stadiums that host these exhilarating sporting events.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
Adjective
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Hurricane season, monsoons, and extreme heat can all impact your trip, and while some holidays add an exciting dose of flavor, others may shut down key attractions or restaurants.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chalotra still excels at giving Yennefer a desperate rage that makes her sorceress scenes visceral and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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After splitting the first two games of the Fall Classic in Toronto, an 18-inning Game 3 went to the Dodgers in thrilling walk-off fashion, but since that fateful Freddie Freeman swing, the Dodgers have been outscored, 12-3, in the next two games.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Cuban, or Cubano, is a thrilling feat of sandwich engineering whose singular goal is to impart maximum pleasure.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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The colors and scents were intoxicating.—
Danielle Postel-Vinay,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Enlisted as a producer on Ludacris’ 1999 independent debut Incognegro, Bangladesh’s unique sound proved to be intoxicating when paired with Luda’s lyrics, evidenced by the ensuing bidding war that ended with Luda inking a record deal with Def Jam Records.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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With breathtaking cinematography and subtle sound design viewers are given a glimpse into a world visited by very few people.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Seeing others, of all ages, who look like them at NYCC, takes an already electrifying experience to new heights.—
Nikki Birch,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Skattebo was in the midst of an electrifying rookie season with the Giants.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So to step away from that consciously is interesting.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Venkatakrishnan said leaders’ responsibility is not just to use AI for productivity, but to empower people to take on bigger, more interesting, and more valuable work.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the remote northeast corner of Utah, Powder Haven has quietly become one of the most intriguing experiments in luxury ski real estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarating. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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