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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
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
Hatred corrodes the soul, but the smallest sip of it, now and then, can be intoxicating.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
At the same time, there's something undeniably intoxicating about the pull of them being together, singing a song, snickering at inside jokes, making the kind of observations that only someone who has known you your whole life can.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The intoxicating and endearing comedy deserves some kind of future, even if its de facto finale did end bothSeason 3 and the show on the perfect note.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
The execution, the language, the pace – everything about it is just intoxicating.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
They’re scattered across Tampa Bay — dispensary-like stores lined by glass shelves containing a colorful assortment of intoxicating products.
—Shauna Muckle, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Among Americans who use some intoxicating substance daily, more now use cannabis than alcohol.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
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
Hatred corrodes the soul, but the smallest sip of it, now and then, can be intoxicating.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
At the same time, there's something undeniably intoxicating about the pull of them being together, singing a song, snickering at inside jokes, making the kind of observations that only someone who has known you your whole life can.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The intoxicating and endearing comedy deserves some kind of future, even if its de facto finale did end bothSeason 3 and the show on the perfect note.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
The execution, the language, the pace – everything about it is just intoxicating.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
They’re scattered across Tampa Bay — dispensary-like stores lined by glass shelves containing a colorful assortment of intoxicating products.
—Shauna Muckle, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Among Americans who use some intoxicating substance daily, more now use cannabis than alcohol.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
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An El Dorado Hills home that nearly set a residential sales record at $7 million is no longer on the market, but a new opportunity awaits just two miles away with an even more breathtaking view of Folsom Lake — at a fraction of the price.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some purists see voice-over as a crutch, but this feels like an excellent example of that technique done right, adding depth that Edgerton’s largely wordless performance and the breathtaking cinematography could not achieve without it.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The intrigue: While lots of wrestlers declare for the Royal Rumble, most of the competitors and their order of entry are kept a mystery, making every countdown of the timer more exciting.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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Visiting Stadiums On Summer Tour Excited about The battle against tyranny sounds rather exciting!—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
31 Jan. 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
Adjective
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And exposition is difficult to make interesting, even in projects requiring far less of it.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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So, life always offers us really interesting storylines, unfortunately.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators are set to face off in an intriguing Friday night matchup at KeyBank Center, with the game set for 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Al Shami hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a new duet with superstar Tamer Hosny, sparking excitement after a photo of the two surfaced following a private family gathering and some intriguing conversations.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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