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
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
While the temporary highs after the lows can feel intoxicating, the overall volatility chips away at the trust, which is the oxygen passion needs to survive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 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
The hemp industry for years has wrangled with state lawmakers and Simpson’s agency over attempts to curtail sales of gummies, flower, vapes and other intoxicating products, which can be more potent than products sold by the state’s highly regulated medical-marijuana operators.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Goldie, like Bucephalus, seized the bit and galloped into the intoxicating world of knowing, of finding out, of discovering reasons and causations.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Books like ‘The White Lotus’ These books – new and old – are filled with rich getaways, privileged vacationers and murder mysteries and are sure to scratch the same itch as Mike White’s intoxicating series.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Notes of pear and raspberry bring a sharp, electrifying brightness, while golden amber adds a deep, intoxicating warmth.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
While the temporary highs after the lows can feel intoxicating, the overall volatility chips away at the trust, which is the oxygen passion needs to survive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 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
The hemp industry for years has wrangled with state lawmakers and Simpson’s agency over attempts to curtail sales of gummies, flower, vapes and other intoxicating products, which can be more potent than products sold by the state’s highly regulated medical-marijuana operators.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Goldie, like Bucephalus, seized the bit and galloped into the intoxicating world of knowing, of finding out, of discovering reasons and causations.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Books like ‘The White Lotus’ These books – new and old – are filled with rich getaways, privileged vacationers and murder mysteries and are sure to scratch the same itch as Mike White’s intoxicating series.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Notes of pear and raspberry bring a sharp, electrifying brightness, while golden amber adds a deep, intoxicating warmth.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The global fashion retail scene hasn’t been easy lately, so if fresh creativity and design can help turn businesses around — even just a little — that’s already thrilling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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That people might be falling for the Minneapolis shooter’s scribblings and raging at each other over potential motivations is likely thrilling to potential copycat killers—proof that the troll still works.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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After his electrifying major league debut last Friday, Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Payton Tolle will get another start on Friday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, as part of a shakeup to the starting rotation as the season moves into its final month.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result provides an opportunity to discover one of the great unsung independent films of its era, a movie filled with electrifying New York location shooting, political urgency, and sophisticated moral inquiry.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2025
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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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Experts say the finding is interesting, but diet quality and other lifestyle habits may have a larger impact on bone health.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The back and forth has been interesting.—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For those reasons and more, Rohl’s signing on a season-long loan, with a €20million obligation provided Everton avoid relegation, is intriguing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those two rookies will join Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker in the wide receiver room, and the Panthers also have an intriguing prospect in Ja'Tavion Sanders at tight end.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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