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
Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The most intoxicating possibility, however, is fusion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Olta whisky is an intoxicating, 80-proof unicorn.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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
Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The colors and scents were intoxicating.
—Danielle Postel-Vinay, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Enlisted as a producer on Ludacris’ 1999 independent debut Incognegro, Bangladesh’s unique sound proved to be intoxicating when paired with Luda’s lyrics, evidenced by the ensuing bidding war that ended with Luda inking a record deal with Def Jam Records.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The intoxicating effect is a key component of this behavior, and the lemurs appear to enjoy the high.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Every candle in the collection impresses, but Côté Maquis stands out with an elusive, intoxicating aroma that’s hard to describe yet instantly captivating.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
In 1919 the United States Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.
—Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2025
Various intoxicating products are marketed in colorful packaging emulating popular candy brands.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
DeWine imposed a 90-day ban on intoxicating hemp by declaring a consumer product emergency.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Maybe this will be too intoxicating to leave behind.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The most intoxicating possibility, however, is fusion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Olta whisky is an intoxicating, 80-proof unicorn.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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
Operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The colors and scents were intoxicating.
—Danielle Postel-Vinay, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Enlisted as a producer on Ludacris’ 1999 independent debut Incognegro, Bangladesh’s unique sound proved to be intoxicating when paired with Luda’s lyrics, evidenced by the ensuing bidding war that ended with Luda inking a record deal with Def Jam Records.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The intoxicating effect is a key component of this behavior, and the lemurs appear to enjoy the high.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Every candle in the collection impresses, but Côté Maquis stands out with an elusive, intoxicating aroma that’s hard to describe yet instantly captivating.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
In 1919 the United States Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.
—Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2025
Various intoxicating products are marketed in colorful packaging emulating popular candy brands.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
DeWine imposed a 90-day ban on intoxicating hemp by declaring a consumer product emergency.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
Adjective
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That prevented a walk-off fielder’s choice and set the stage for the equally breathtaking play that ensued.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Given how much of the story takes place in a confined setting, when one character launches themselves across a table to attack another, the moment is breathtaking.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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After splitting the first two games of the Fall Classic in Toronto, an 18-inning Game 3 went to the Dodgers in thrilling walk-off fashion, but since that fateful Freddie Freeman swing, the Dodgers have been outscored, 12-3, in the next two games.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Cuban, or Cubano, is a thrilling feat of sandwich engineering whose singular goal is to impart maximum pleasure.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shirley Valentine serves as an escape for those who envision a life more exciting, a fact to which Collins attributed its success.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Surveying the broader landscape of AI benchmarks, Mahdi said researchers and developers have many exciting avenues to explore.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Seeing others, of all ages, who look like them at NYCC, takes an already electrifying experience to new heights.—
Nikki Birch,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Skattebo was in the midst of an electrifying rookie season with the Giants.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Exhausting, exhilarating softball in which to spend my body’s force—that in the morning—then in the afternoon, the brimming, hearty stew of family life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Apocalypse was hailed as a refreshing multi-season crossover for the franchise, harnessing its penchant for grisly mayhem and subversive fun in exhilarating fashion while bringing back beloved characters from previous seasons in a truly wild AHS mash-up.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, sincerity felt like a fresher approach to a contemporary political story—more interesting, more unexpected, and more aligned with my artistic ethos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Krasinski also has the least interesting yet very successful Hollywood career imaginable, but that doesn’t mean he should be exiled or worse.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Houston Rockets are certainly an intriguing option, and might be one that Morant would love.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, there were some pretrial motions that were intriguing and offered a glimpse as to what the trial in December in front of a jury in Charlotte could look like.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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