exhilarations

noun

plural of exhilaration
1
as in thrills
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another

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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarations
  1. thrills
  2. ecstasies
  3. kicks
  4. joys
  5. pleasures
  6. delights
Noun
  • Cynically or not, Chin and Vasarhelyi understand that these primal thrills are enough to distract us from the frustrating and sorrowful truth at the center of the story.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Admire the changing season on a scenic train ride, hay ride, horseback ride, or paddle, or add thrills aboard a mountain coaster or via railbike or zip line.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrills
Noun
  • But by the New York Times bestselling author and pop culture essayist’s own admission, no topic has loomed larger or longer in his mind than the ironies, ecstasies and singularity of American football.
    — Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of ecstasies
Noun
  • The system allows robots to execute complex maneuvers, including cartwheels, spin kicks, sports movements, and acrobatics, without requiring separate training for each task.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sanders was even worse, converting only 2-of-5 kicks, missing from 38, 43 and 54 yards.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of kicks
Noun
  • Sweet potatoes are one of the great joys of a vegetable garden.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026
  • One of the joys of science is discovering that nature often challenges our intuition.
    — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • In order to fully enjoy the pleasures of summer, Lazime’s team installed accordion-style windows above the kitchen counter, which can be opened and moved to one side to create an outdoor bar.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Reichsmarshall speaks of the pleasures of revenge; his principal reason to visit Paris is to steal or buy, often from Jews, as much classic and modern French art as possible, store it in the Jeu de Paume, and spirit it away to Germany.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasures
Noun
  • This is the time when arts organizations launch a slew of new productions and festival season gears up to celebrate everything from culinary treats to literary delights.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • To make room for seasonal culinary delights, Casey loves hanging floral arrangements above the dining space.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights
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