1
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
The film sees Keke Palmer and SZA join their comedic forces to exhilarating effect as two friends race against the clock to avoid eviction and save their friendship after one of their boyfriends blows through the crucial funds.
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EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The romantic planet has been swimming through the dreamy Pisces waters for several weeks and is now moving into an exhilarating fire sign.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks.
—Lisa McCarty, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
No physical strain, no exhausting preparations, just pure, exhilarating adventure at the click of a button.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhilarate
EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The romantic planet has been swimming through the dreamy Pisces waters for several weeks and is now moving into an exhilarating fire sign.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks.
—Lisa McCarty, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
No physical strain, no exhausting preparations, just pure, exhilarating adventure at the click of a button.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhilarate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
Verb
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So, going to Netflix was a huge challenge, and that was also thrilling.—
Lacey Rose,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The experience of being in a fresh environment was thrilling.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Some might be excited, others spooked, about the return of peplum.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Their pedigrees and abilities at least get players like Slayton excited, though.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who once electrified Cowboys fans as a star cornerback, Shedeur offers accuracy, toughness, and natural timing, though his solid arm talent and average athleticism raise some questions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Visit the community booths to learn about sustainable actions such as electrifying your home and starting a compost, and enjoy live entertainment at the amphitheater in the redwood grove.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Like Clarkson often does, Groban delighted fans by performing for them.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, Mattel throughout its history operated with a studio-like approach to creating products to delight the most fickle consumers and their parents.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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The play ignited the crowd and elated his coach, who ran over and embraced Aidan Mahaney at the scorer’s table.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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But hearing those very industrial and harsh sounds for the first time was such an elating feeling.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2024
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During a press conference, Sheriff Shannon Dicus confirmed that the suspect was arrested for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, as well as evading a peace officer and causing death or serious injury.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Turner was booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and evading a peace officer and causing death or serious injury, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus said during a news conference on Monday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Exhilarate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarate. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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