as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
naive, young men who had once regarded the thought of going off to war as an intoxicating notion
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators
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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams
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Recent Examples of intoxicating
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
An intoxicating, passionate, and bittersweet tale of the conflict between the longing for love and the yearning for freedom.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Manufacturers began processing hemp into derivatives like delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, and other intoxicating compounds that technically met the hemp definition while delivering marijuana-like effects.
—Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Not knowing about the intoxicating effects of wine, many of them thought that Icarius was trying to poison them and stoned him to death.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
On their fourth studio album, The Technicolors dish out juicy, intoxicating rock 'n' roll — all served with extra pulp.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
But Blood Orange’s mid-tempo bops are intoxicating, to be sure.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
In the fall of her senior year, Jordan falls in with Sam and Yash, star students living in an intoxicating world of academic rigor, rapid-fire banter and spirited card games.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Briggs argued that without proper regulatory framework, retailers would continue to be able to sell products legalized in other states that are intoxicating.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The intoxicating soundtrack to Trainspotting features snippets of these styles.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Their incredibly close relationship is rocked when Daniel meets the human version of an earthquake, Cherry (Olivia Cooke), an intoxicating and status-hungry real estate agent.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
An intoxicating, passionate, and bittersweet tale of the conflict between the longing for love and the yearning for freedom.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The thrill of talking to ghosts is intoxicating at first, until one of them pushes things too far and invites something sinister into their lives.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Manufacturers began processing hemp into derivatives like delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, and other intoxicating compounds that technically met the hemp definition while delivering marijuana-like effects.
—Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Not knowing about the intoxicating effects of wine, many of them thought that Icarius was trying to poison them and stoned him to death.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
On their fourth studio album, The Technicolors dish out juicy, intoxicating rock 'n' roll — all served with extra pulp.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
But Blood Orange’s mid-tempo bops are intoxicating, to be sure.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
In the fall of her senior year, Jordan falls in with Sam and Yash, star students living in an intoxicating world of academic rigor, rapid-fire banter and spirited card games.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Briggs argued that without proper regulatory framework, retailers would continue to be able to sell products legalized in other states that are intoxicating.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The intoxicating soundtrack to Trainspotting features snippets of these styles.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
Adjective
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The action sequences keep you on the edge of your seat, and the animation is nothing short of breathtaking.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This breathtaking image from James Sinclair gives us a detailed view of a section of the sun's atmosphere known as the chromosphere — a chaotic region where hydrogen and helium plasma is molded and reshaped by our star's ever-shifting magnetic field.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Brandi Chastain’s thrilling penalty kick to win the 1999 women’s World Cup for the United States captivated soccer fans across the county, prompting a boom in the sport and paving the way for leagues like the National Women’s Soccer League today.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The show follows three best friends who stumble upon a magical cookbook that sets their lives on a path of thrilling adventures.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other exciting territory in The Grand Finale involved Mary’s changing relationship with the other Crawley women.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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That’s more exciting to me than last year, when James swept the fiction categories, with even the Pulitzer board overriding their fiction judges to award the big prize to Percival Everett’s novel.—
Maris Kreizman,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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After Thursday's electrifying performance against the Detroit Tigers, Judge has undeniably joined that elite company.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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My grandmother’s admonishment is a lightning bolt, electrifying my mother’s skin.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For the last 10 years, the Dodgeball Supercar Rally has partnered with Starr Luxury, a high-end-car-for-hire service, to provide elite vehicles with impressive power, high performance, and exhilarating speed.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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So, ask yourself, Is my profile accurate, up-to-date, relevant, interesting, impressive, and credible?—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What makes the show interesting, however, isn’t just the chemistry between the trio of anchors, though that is certainly part of the equation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Long-Term Perspective For long-term investors with a 3-5 year outlook and the ability to withstand volatility, URBN at its current valuation offers an intriguing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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