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
David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
What makes Bridgerton so intoxicating?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The hemp industry arose from the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized non-intoxicating hemp, but also allowed intoxicating derivative cannabinoids such as delta-8-, delta-9 and delta-10 THC.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sometimes just the idea of a planner—that one little book could solve all your executive-function issues—can be more intoxicating than the thing itself.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
But even for organisms that have adapted to consume petroleum, the frequency and severity of spills are too intoxicating.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
McConnell's intent in 2018 was to legalize hemp production, as the plant can be used to make dozens of non-intoxicating products such as rope and clothing.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Maybe this will be too intoxicating to leave behind.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The scene has an intoxicating snap.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The fragrance milk imparts hydration via sunflower seed oil and hyaluronic acid, leaving behind an intoxicating skin-hugging scent.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
His music can make a gray day feel sunny and a sunny day feel gently intoxicating.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Labs sometimes use methylene chloride to extract other intoxicating compounds in the cannabis plant that typically only occur in trace amounts.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Aldermen also became embroiled in a heated but symbolic debate about hemp after Johnson vetoed an ordinance approved by the council last month that would have broadly banned many intoxicating hemp substances.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The failure to override the mayor's veto leaves intoxicating hemp products in Chicago unregulated for now, but even the mayor's supporters have said the city should impose regulations and taxes on the hemp industry.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Since hemp is non-intoxicating the state must address recreational marijuana policy, which is used for psychoactive effects.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But on closer examination the aluminum can wasn't juice, soda or any other non-intoxicating beverage.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
What makes Bridgerton so intoxicating?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The hemp industry arose from the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized non-intoxicating hemp, but also allowed intoxicating derivative cannabinoids such as delta-8-, delta-9 and delta-10 THC.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sometimes just the idea of a planner—that one little book could solve all your executive-function issues—can be more intoxicating than the thing itself.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
But even for organisms that have adapted to consume petroleum, the frequency and severity of spills are too intoxicating.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
McConnell's intent in 2018 was to legalize hemp production, as the plant can be used to make dozens of non-intoxicating products such as rope and clothing.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Maybe this will be too intoxicating to leave behind.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The film has been widely hailed for the intoxicating sweep of its generational saga — but just as vital to its success in Japan was the faithful, resplendent recreation of kabuki theater’s unique aesthetics.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The scene has an intoxicating snap.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The fragrance milk imparts hydration via sunflower seed oil and hyaluronic acid, leaving behind an intoxicating skin-hugging scent.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
His music can make a gray day feel sunny and a sunny day feel gently intoxicating.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Labs sometimes use methylene chloride to extract other intoxicating compounds in the cannabis plant that typically only occur in trace amounts.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Aldermen also became embroiled in a heated but symbolic debate about hemp after Johnson vetoed an ordinance approved by the council last month that would have broadly banned many intoxicating hemp substances.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The failure to override the mayor's veto leaves intoxicating hemp products in Chicago unregulated for now, but even the mayor's supporters have said the city should impose regulations and taxes on the hemp industry.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Since hemp is non-intoxicating the state must address recreational marijuana policy, which is used for psychoactive effects.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
Adjective
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There are countless breathtaking routes to traverse, from Maui to Lanai, but one of the most iconic trails is a loop around the Diamond Head Crater in Oahu.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company that emerged in 2026 as an existential threat to billions of market value, with each breathtaking new capability from its Claude model, is back with a warning about just how obsolete AI tools could make whole swathes of work.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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What’s especially thrilling about One Battle After Another is that within this very cinematic reality, Anderson cuts directly to the emotional heart of what’s happening in America right now.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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When Balthy, in an act of misguided heroism, travels to Texas in an attempt to befriend Solomon and avert a possible tragedy, he is drawn into a dangerous and thrilling new world.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Indigenous Māori people once believed the boulders were gourds that washed ashore from an ancient canoe wreck, but the science behind it is just as interesting as the legend.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican, said the vaccine bill was interesting enough to warrant consideration.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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On a much brighter note, attendees at Miles Davis’ electrifying 1985 debut gig at Humphreys, which took place during a driving rainstorm, listened in rapt attention throughout.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Transportation fleets are electrifying, logistics hubs are modernizing, and entire industries are shifting toward digital operations that require significantly more power than legacy grid infrastructure was designed to handle.—
Travis Edmonds,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The series trademark mix of cool cars, exhilarating street racing action, and family-like camaraderie has also turned more than a few moviegoers into passionate auto enthusiasts.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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And that’s what’s exhilarating about it is the competition.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly set to bolster their defensive line with an intriguing trade involving the Green Bay Packers on Monday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Dolphins landed arguably the most intriguing free agent on the market.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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