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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The hemp industry arose from the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized non-intoxicating hemp, but also allowed intoxicating derivative cannabinoids such as delta-8-, delta-9 and delta-10 THC.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sometimes just the idea of a planner—that one little book could solve all your executive-function issues—can be more intoxicating than the thing itself.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
But even for organisms that have adapted to consume petroleum, the frequency and severity of spills are too intoxicating.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
McConnell's intent in 2018 was to legalize hemp production, as the plant can be used to make dozens of non-intoxicating products such as rope and clothing.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Maybe this will be too intoxicating to leave behind.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The most intoxicating possibility, however, is fusion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Olta whisky is an intoxicating, 80-proof unicorn.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Yes, nostalgia is intoxicating, but the gut usually knows the real truth.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Oliver is intoxicating and exhilarating to watch.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Players spoke excitedly about the intoxicating possibilities of a package with Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson on the field at the same time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Beyond its intoxicating scent, the bottle will look gorgeous in your beauty cabinet.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
All of this intellectual boundary-breaking can be intoxicating, especially against the backdrop of a wider culture that has at times tipped into stultifying speech codes and groupthink.
—Laura K. Field, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
The deputy chief said neither alcohol nor any other intoxicating substance has been identified as a factor in this case.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Is the Kool-Aid that intoxicating?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
What makes Bridgerton so intoxicating?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The hemp industry arose from the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized non-intoxicating hemp, but also allowed intoxicating derivative cannabinoids such as delta-8-, delta-9 and delta-10 THC.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sometimes just the idea of a planner—that one little book could solve all your executive-function issues—can be more intoxicating than the thing itself.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
But even for organisms that have adapted to consume petroleum, the frequency and severity of spills are too intoxicating.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
McConnell's intent in 2018 was to legalize hemp production, as the plant can be used to make dozens of non-intoxicating products such as rope and clothing.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Maybe this will be too intoxicating to leave behind.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The most intoxicating possibility, however, is fusion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Olta whisky is an intoxicating, 80-proof unicorn.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Since hemp is non-intoxicating the state must address recreational marijuana policy, which is used for psychoactive effects.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Yes, nostalgia is intoxicating, but the gut usually knows the real truth.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Oliver is intoxicating and exhilarating to watch.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Players spoke excitedly about the intoxicating possibilities of a package with Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson on the field at the same time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Beyond its intoxicating scent, the bottle will look gorgeous in your beauty cabinet.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
All of this intellectual boundary-breaking can be intoxicating, especially against the backdrop of a wider culture that has at times tipped into stultifying speech codes and groupthink.
—Laura K. Field, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
The deputy chief said neither alcohol nor any other intoxicating substance has been identified as a factor in this case.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Is the Kool-Aid that intoxicating?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
Adjective
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Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate reacted to that breathtaking strike by putting their hands on their head in disbelief.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With thousands of romantic restaurants, breathtaking views, and honeymoon-ready hotels, the Eternal City tops a new global list.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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For decades, Bonaly’s thrilling move could only be witnessed at exhibitions.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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How quickly, how brutally, things had unravelled after the buzz of making the breakthrough in such thrilling fashion.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And Riera — who has arrived from NK Celje in Slovenia — is an interesting person.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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What’s interesting is the NBA has moved away from some events that either have become stale or manipulated, such as the skills competition giving way at next week’s All-Star Weekend.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Finnsson added that the costs of using cleaner fuels or electrifying fleets have also prompted resistance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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During his electrifying performance, Bad Bunny brought out Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beyond the exhilarating adventures, in recent years La Fortuna has grown in popularity as a wellness destination.—
Lauren P. Reyes,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sound routines, sound tennis mind Pegula says that travelling all over the globe as a part of the WTA’s tour season is exhilarating on a day-to-day basis, but can be tiring over the long haul.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even a seeming villain like Dunster’s Archie gets intriguing shading over the course of the season.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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And what an intriguing story regarding 28-0 Elsinore.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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