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
Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
It’s been exhilarating to see my hard work pay off.
—Dr. Jenny Woo, Contributor, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Few musical rites of passage are as exhilarating as the big comeback album, and Amor Elefante’s Amigas finds the quartet, now with new member Lucila Pivetta on bass, beaming with joy at the chance of reconnecting.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Dishes like the delicate John Dory, razor clam and quinoa, or the unorthodox crawfish with Korean soup, are an exhilarating celebration of flavor, texture and craftsmanship.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Those answers make for an exhilarating, absurd ride.
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Honda exec Megan Amic took to the red carpet ahead of the show to speak about the partnership, which comes at an exciting time amid award wins, festival booking and more for the R&B superstar.—
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However, for tech-minded shoppers, the sale’s most exciting deals probably involve Apple products.—
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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.—
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
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The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.—
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The signature citrus scent is intoxicating, the crystal pink goop is stunning, the lather is so rich and luxurious.—
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The chef’s kitchen is just as impressive, decked out with a stone pizza oven, high-end appliances, and dramatic picture windows that showcase the breathtaking city-to-ocean views.—
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
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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.—
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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.—
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None of these stories have culminated into anything particularly interesting despite the season nearing its final episode.—
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Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
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For confection lovers looking for something warm and intriguing, try Chai Épicé with breakfast to kickstart your day.—
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Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.—
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarating. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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