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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers
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2
as in to excite
to fill with great joy
the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike
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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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1
as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers
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2
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 exhilarate
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
But a star athlete’s return from serious injury is a component of the fan experience that can be exhilarating on a different level.
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Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Then there's the exhilarating story of Rehana Shaikh.
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Neha Bhatt,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
The pure potential of nuclear technology was exhilarating to contemplate in the abstract, but the ideas of science fiction are not always so smoothly integrated into the messy reality of the real world.
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Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
But a star athlete’s return from serious injury is a component of the fan experience that can be exhilarating on a different level.
—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The electricity being generated from Madison Square Garden to my TV during Game 4 was exhilarating!
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Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Then there's the exhilarating story of Rehana Shaikh.
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Neha Bhatt,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Verb
Because true as that was technically, that distinction was more fundamental than incidental in a league so defined by that very line — especially considering their once-exhilarating offense had turned stale over much of the season.
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Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
The pure potential of nuclear technology was exhilarating to contemplate in the abstract, but the ideas of science fiction are not always so smoothly integrated into the messy reality of the real world.
—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
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The speakers included a future Western Hills High School student, eighth-grader Jaxson Whittaker, who said he was thrilled when Alzubi was announced as principal.
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Both have plenty of family members in tow, thrilled to tag along for the ride these first few days.
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Improvements in the Midway to include the buildup of housing and businesses connected to Allianz Field has Wilson excited about the future.
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Players did not seem ready or excited about the upcoming World Cup, and much work remained to identify new talent.
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This refers to electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and electrifying industry.
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The world will add more than a billion people by mid-century, and as economies grow and electrify, global power demand is on track to roughly double.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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That is probably what surprised, and delighted, me the most.
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There were decisions that would elate or devastate players.
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This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.
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Almost a year after his arrest, former University of Missouri football head coach Gary Pinkel has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated.
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Inspired by Aztec temple offerings of tuberose, magnolia, plumeria, and marigold made at the altars of the gods, Flor y Canto fills a room with its intoxicating sillage.
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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