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as in thrills
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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2
as in ecstasies
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarations
Noun
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After more than four decades of thrills, the popular coaster consistently has one of the longest lines in Disneyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Anderson’s fast-paced, colorful film offers plenty of visceral thrills.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Previous studies have shown that counting kicks enhances attachment scores, but this study is the first to confirm that objective fetal activity itself—not just the mother's perception—predicts stronger bonding.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The joys and occasional frustrations of being in the company of others.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of the small joys of autumn is throwing on a soft sweatshirt over some stretchy leggings to walk around and admire the changing leaves.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the pleasures of writing this note is the feedback from readers and the subsequent debate – usually by email, sometimes over a coffee or pint, depending on my travels.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Rolling around in dollar bills is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but any CEO and investor worth their salt knows cash can be a drag on revenue and returns.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barbecue fans can now sample these stylish delights 50% more often, for as of Labor Day weekend Barbs accomplished a long-time goal and is now open on Fridays as well as Saturdays and Sundays.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The rest of us are strolling into fall with an eye to earthly delights.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Exhilarations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarations. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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