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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarations
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As a fan of the 3rd-row luxury crossover SUV, Infiniti has always had an uphill battle with their sales figures given their pricing has been more expensive than their competitors while their interior and user experience has provided no real thrills.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026 -
In pure Korean-style genre thrills, the film fuses gory violence, twists and black humor.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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The faux leather upper with gold accents give these kicks a touch of sophistication, while the 1-inch platform heel is just right for pairing with jeans, athletic pants, or a dress.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Football’s lawmakers will hold talks on how to combat deliberate time-wasting next week, with a countdown for throw-ins and goal-kicks and a time limit for substitutions being considered.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Both trains offer luxury journeys that encourage passengers to partake in the joys of slow travel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But one of the biggest joys for the couple is how FreshCo is evolving into a true family business.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy and be grateful for any and all pleasures in your domestic space.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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But those pleasures were put on hold when Brumbaugh was hospitalized with a life-threatening illness and found herself in urgent need of a liver transplant.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Johnson, whose impulsively thoughtful way with dialogue is one of the delights of recent cinema, invigorates the movie with her mercurial energy.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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This island's quiet delights attract new visitors while locals cherish its pristine scenery.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Exhilarations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarations. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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