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
  • The season is streaked with mordant humor, and the show’s greatest achievement is its balance of genre-savvy thrills and seriousness of purpose.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
  • While there’s no shortage of opportunities to leap, launch, luge, and lunge around Queenstown, adventure-lite travelers like me—whose elevated heart rate comes from completing a ten-course tasting menu—had to look harder for their thrills.
    — Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 30 July 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
  • Cargill and Legend hit stereo pump kicks and started throwing hands, but Charlotte reentered the fray and shoved Cargill out of the ring with a ladder.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • By controlling these kicks, the team can tune the system’s heating rate.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of kicks
Noun
  • Dakota Johnson-Inspired Shoes As a fashion writer, one of my greatest joys is shopping for new clothes and accessories.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • As for the joys of the process, the director recalls the thrills of rediscovering his grandfather’s literary work, as well as tightening his relationship with his family, and forming a close bond with the crew.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • Classic coastal towns like Tybee Island, Ocracoke, and Emerald Isle have long been places where the simple pleasures of a beach vacation shine the brightest.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Forest Hills Stadium is one of the great pleasures of the city.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 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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