elating 1 of 2

as in exhilarating

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elating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of elate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elating
Adjective
  • The Pens seven-game, second-round drama turned out to be an exhilarating Battle of the NHL Stars epic triumph over Washington and Alexander Ovechkin.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
  • In the final episode of Cobra Kai, the Sekai Taikai tournament comes to an exhilarating end when Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) faces off against the intimidating Sensei Wolf (Lewis Tan) and ultimately wins.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 31 May 2025
Adjective
  • The joyous event raised $1.1 million to support exhibitions, educational programs, and the preservation of the permanent collection of the oldest museum in the United States dedicated to Latino art and culture.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • At Palms Middle School, a public campus on the Westside of Los Angeles, the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown in nation's second-largest city loomed large over an otherwise joyous middle school commencement ceremony on June 10.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
Adjective
  • Hard not to kick back, relax, and drink in these blissful surroundings.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
  • Sly and the Family Stone released 10 studio albums between 1967 and 1982, with many songs injected with passionate social consciousness and others existing as blissful foot-stompers.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • The euphoric high of a first love is a rite of passage for adulthood, but for the son of the U.S. president, dating has its own unique challenges.
    Linda Marx, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • Exposure to sunlight triggers the release of endorphins (feel-good hormones) by 30 to 50%, which can amplify the euphoric and blissful effects of cannabis.
    Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Fans were ecstatic last summer when Jackson returned to the ABC sudser after nearly 10 years.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 June 2025
  • News that a celebrity is pregnant isn’t often a big surprise, but Stewart, nearing 50, has been on a journey that has made her baby news something everyone is ecstatic about.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 June 2025
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“Elating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elating. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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