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
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
And that’s intoxicating to her, and what leads her there.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The spectacle of Jellicle Ball is intoxicating for all who enter and give themselves over to the glamor.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
House Speaker Jon Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican, said the bill will ensure intoxicating hemp will go through Missouri’s regulatory framework.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, niche perfume brand Maison Louis Marie offers several scent options, including Bois de Balincourt (an intoxicating woody scent), inspired by the founder’s ancestral French countryside home.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Toyon brings red berries in winter and white flowers in spring, while California sagebrush and Cleveland sage fill the air with an intoxicating perfume.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In his lazy buffoon character, Fetchit would reflect the Black community’s long-standing struggle with Black participation in Hollywood and the intoxicating power and destructiveness of Black imagery in film.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Anyway, within those hallowed walls, I was introduced to the intoxicating cultural collision of music and sports.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Willy Loman will keep dying and keep living as long as the country that birthed him keeps peddling its own grand, intoxicating lies.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
And that’s intoxicating to her, and what leads her there.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The spectacle of Jellicle Ball is intoxicating for all who enter and give themselves over to the glamor.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
House Speaker Jon Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican, said the bill will ensure intoxicating hemp will go through Missouri’s regulatory framework.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, niche perfume brand Maison Louis Marie offers several scent options, including Bois de Balincourt (an intoxicating woody scent), inspired by the founder’s ancestral French countryside home.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Toyon brings red berries in winter and white flowers in spring, while California sagebrush and Cleveland sage fill the air with an intoxicating perfume.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In his lazy buffoon character, Fetchit would reflect the Black community’s long-standing struggle with Black participation in Hollywood and the intoxicating power and destructiveness of Black imagery in film.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Anyway, within those hallowed walls, I was introduced to the intoxicating cultural collision of music and sports.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
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There is, however, a fitness center equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and resistance training, as well as an outdoor yoga platform with breathtaking vantage points and complimentary classes offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during sunrise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The story of the shoot, at the real-life club, in midtown Manhattan, is a breathtaking adventure.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Michigan Wolverines are finally national champions once more in men’s basketball, taking down the UConn Huskies, 69-63, to finish a thrilling NCAA Tournament in style at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then everything shifts later in the month when Venus and Uranus enter Gemini and your seventh house of partnerships, bringing unexpected attractions and thrilling romantic possibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 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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Time will tell, but at the very least this should be the most interesting season of baseball at PNC Park in a long, long time.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Also interesting is that the characters have no faces, in keeping with Dakota art tradition, as is the background of ledger paper.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ahmed’s electrifying turn illuminates the text, carefully honed by Lesslie.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ahmed’s electrifying performance illuminates the text, carefully honed by Lesslie.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Because true as that was technically, that distinction was more fundamental than incidental in a league so defined by that very line — especially considering their once-exhilarating offense had turned stale over much of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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More intriguing still — how many of the other cast members can find a viable pathway to nominations?—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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The most intriguing statement from Hallock, however, concerned DDR4 motherboards.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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