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
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
The most intoxicating possibility, however, is fusion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
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
Yes, nostalgia is intoxicating, but the gut usually knows the real truth.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Oliver is intoxicating and exhilarating to watch.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Players spoke excitedly about the intoxicating possibilities of a package with Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson on the field at the same time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Beyond its intoxicating scent, the bottle will look gorgeous in your beauty cabinet.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
The most intoxicating possibility, however, is fusion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Yes, nostalgia is intoxicating, but the gut usually knows the real truth.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Oliver is intoxicating and exhilarating to watch.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Players spoke excitedly about the intoxicating possibilities of a package with Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson on the field at the same time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Beyond its intoxicating scent, the bottle will look gorgeous in your beauty cabinet.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
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Wildly beautiful, Sydney Harbour National Park protects the islands and foreshore around the famous harbour, including some of the most breathtaking beaches, bushland, and coastal trails in the world.—
Sophie Davies,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since then, Ålesund has been known as a Scandinavian architectural gem, set against a breathtaking natural backdrop.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles defended their title in a thrilling seven-game World Series bout with the Toronto Blue Jays this past season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Visit Grand Teton National Park for stunning peaks, thrilling wildlife, and lakeside fun.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 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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Those are interesting, detailed questions.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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But with a gritty performance and one decisive shot, the Bruins rewrote their story, capping an interesting chapter in their illustrious history.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The song, which will officially come out with the rest of the 10-track album on April 24, is the sort of taut, electrifying blend of rock-for-the-sake-of-rock, Seventies-era glitter metal and power pop that Dave Grohl and company have perfected in recent decades.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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He was born to an unwed teenage mom in Greenville, South Carolina, during the Jim Crow era but rose to become a civil rights icon and a groundbreaking politician who mounted two electrifying runs for the presidency in the 1980s.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the exhilarating adventures, in recent years La Fortuna has grown in popularity as a wellness destination.—
Lauren P. Reyes,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sound routines, sound tennis mind Pegula says that travelling all over the globe as a part of the WTA’s tour season is exhilarating on a day-to-day basis, but can be tiring over the long haul.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, director Mario Landi, working with the limited resources of television production at the time, provides intriguing little visual touches, utilizing windows as a central motif to explore the book’s running theme of outsiders always looking in.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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On Polk is another intriguing gift shop that sells offbeat and artistic home goods from around the world.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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