as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
no recording can capture the exhilarating feeling of being at a live rock concert
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers
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as in intoxicating
to fill with great joy
the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike
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Recent Examples of exhilarating
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Luna will also meet with Uranus in a surprising trine, bringing exhilarating breakthroughs and unexpected conversations to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Yet the film also works as an exhilarating history of Sly and the band’s rise and that musical genius, and the fact that the interviews and much of the analysis was led by Questlove — no small musical genius himself — gives it an insight and authority that most music documentaries cannot claim.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
The characters are more interesting, the plot is more compelling and the flying is more exhilarating.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
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All as the Chiefs’ passing game will feature receiver Xavier Worthy back after an exhilarating rookie season, receiver Rashee Rice returning from injury and the Chiefs presumably re-signing receiver Hollywood Brown.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Luna will also meet with Uranus in a surprising trine, bringing exhilarating breakthroughs and unexpected conversations to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Yet the film also works as an exhilarating history of Sly and the band’s rise and that musical genius, and the fact that the interviews and much of the analysis was led by Questlove — no small musical genius himself — gives it an insight and authority that most music documentaries cannot claim.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
The characters are more interesting, the plot is more compelling and the flying is more exhilarating.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
Adjective
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The rise of women-only travel experiences means there are now more opportunities to explore the world in a way that feels empowering and exciting and, to be real—downright liberating.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
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Spread across 55 acres, the estate has become one of England’s most exciting wine producers, turning out crisp still and sparkling wines that rival Champagne.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Jan. 2025
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The signature citrus scent is intoxicating, the crystal pink goop is stunning, the lather is so rich and luxurious.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Oscars – which took place on Sunday, March 2, and was hosted by Conan O'Brien – kicked off with a breathtaking medley from iconic movies The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Take Nicky, born in 1994, who grew up along Denmark’s breathtaking coastal shores.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
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What was more interesting is what happened when the three returned back to camp.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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What was really interesting was that this change in brain activity occurred both in people who were blind and in those with sight.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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What ultimately seems far more intriguing and indisputable is that Joule has tape recordings of conversations with Bacon about a range of topics.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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This led to an intriguing conversation online, with a subsection of social media excited to highlight the irony between this SpaceX explosion, the company’s use of taxpayer money and Elon Musk’s work with DOGE.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarating. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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