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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers
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as in to excite
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 exhilarate
Some will be quite exhilarated with the positive news that this week brings, like signing a contract, making long-term promises or taking things to the next level.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 July 2025
This season really leans into the acting, too, with extended scenes of dialogue that feel raw and improvised and real, culminating in a powerhouse finale that delivers the kind of exhilarating catharsis that The Bear does so well.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 25 June 2025
The week could be filled with so many opportunities and exhilarating new adventures.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
And then, the curtain call, to remind you that whatever came before, the actors are fine, drinking in your appreciation and sending you out happy and exhilarated and perhaps full of hope.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 July 2025
This season really leans into the acting, too, with extended scenes of dialogue that feel raw and improvised and real, culminating in a powerhouse finale that delivers the kind of exhilarating catharsis that The Bear does so well.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 25 June 2025
The week could be filled with so many opportunities and exhilarating new adventures.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
And then, the curtain call, to remind you that whatever came before, the actors are fine, drinking in your appreciation and sending you out happy and exhilarated and perhaps full of hope.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
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Fans will no doubt be thrilled to see the actors share the screen once more — but Turner wants everyone to be prepared for a dynamic that's a tad different.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
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The debut launch came in January, thrilling crowds that were gathered only 5 miles south of the site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Investors were particularly excited by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's bullish comments on quantum computing last month.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Sandy Brondello was excited just like all Liberty fans in Brooklyn.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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In just eight years, Shenzhen became the first city to electrify 100 percent of its public buses—16,359, to be exact, as reported by Bloomberg.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Look, nobody is saying that the second season of Squid Game reached the same levels of electrifying suspense and horror as the first.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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Other than suggesting a few corrections, Jefferson’s colleagues were elated by the text.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
17 June 2025
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And the reason this is elating to watch — in the way that a movie about the making of almost any other movie might not be — is that there’s barely any separation between the film Godard is making and what’s happening off camera.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Former University of Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel was arrested Monday night in Camden County for allegedly driving while intoxicated.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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That witness told investigators that Ferguson was intoxicated, the affidavit stated.—
Peggy O'Hare,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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