EXHILARATIONS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

exhilarations

noun

plural of exhilaration

as in thrills

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another

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as in ecstasies

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games

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Noun

What remains is a far more interesting addition to the rape-revenge tradition, albeit one that may frustrate viewers expecting more conventional genre thrills from a Fantasia premiere.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Kentucky Kingdom is a park with incredible promise, and one to watch as Herschend continues to invest in delivering unique thrills worth the trip.

— Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Definition of thrills

Noun

Yamal already has 32 international caps, almost twice as many as Pele — the high watermark for teenage kicks — had at the same age.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The man questioned by police earlier allegedly appeared to throw 10 punches at the man on the ground and three knee strikes or kicks, according to the arrest reports.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of kicks

Noun

Her Roku show, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross, premiered last summer, a testament to the joys of overpacking and conquering new fears in locations as far-flung as Spain, Mexico, and Morocco.

— Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Katia relishes the joys of being a mother and created a platform through her Un-a-Parent podcast as a way to connect with others who are navigating the space.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of joys

Noun

Below, Offerman looks back at some of his best memories from his career so far, his guilty viewing pleasures and some best advice.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Finding remarkable people and places for our clients has been one of the great pleasures of being a travel advisor.

— Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of pleasures

Noun

And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of delights

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