as in excites
to fill with great joy
the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town
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In a spare dining room with concrete ceilings and spindly pendant lights, chef-owners Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez serve only what excites them most.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
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What excites me most is building relationships and partnerships, getting others inspired about new materials and new possibilities, and being willing to take risks, pushing the limits of what’s known into the space of the unknown.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Elates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elates. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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