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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
This can similarly be attributed to our brain's creative and imaginative capabilities and the attendant sense of exhilaration and wonder upon encountering something new.
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Marcus Weldon, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Wedged between the Skills Challenge and the Dunk Contest, the 3-Point Contest lacked the exhilaration found a year ago on All-Star Weekend, when Lillard won his second straight title and Steph Curry edged WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a separate challenge.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
My heart was already pounding from the awful climb, but there was a sudden thrill and exhilaration.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
My journey back to competitive skiing has been driven by my love of the sport, going fast, and the exhilaration that drew me to the slopes.
—The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Marcus Weldon, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Wedged between the Skills Challenge and the Dunk Contest, the 3-Point Contest lacked the exhilaration found a year ago on All-Star Weekend, when Lillard won his second straight title and Steph Curry edged WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a separate challenge.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
My heart was already pounding from the awful climb, but there was a sudden thrill and exhilaration.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
My journey back to competitive skiing has been driven by my love of the sport, going fast, and the exhilaration that drew me to the slopes.
—The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
Noun
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While many of these places have disappeared, some have new names and are still open for a drink and a thrill.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The feature is the latest installment for Cruise for a franchise that dates back to 1996’s Mission: Impossible and has become known for aerial stunts and thrills.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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The mouth is open just enough, perhaps because a shout of ecstasy had been ready to escape, if only the fan’s knocking at the door of the ecstatic had been answered.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
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Kelly later composed a chronicle of his meandering space treks - highlighting the agonies and the ecstasies of life in orbit - in the sensational book Endurance.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Russian slipped the kick through everyone’s legs and into the side netting.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Sasaki tweaked his delivery during a bullpen session more than a week ago — aligning his back leg and shoulder to better emphasize his extreme leg kick and straighten his direction to the plate — and found a way to throw fastballs consistently over the plate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And somehow Dave always managed to crack a joke and lift the mood and remind me and himself that joy still exists in the hardest moments.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Overall, expanding her family has brought her more joy than ever.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The tweens, who roll their eyes and drag their feet for most of the day, complain that the Please Touch Museum is for babies, a sentiment worsened by the sheer elation from the younger set of kids.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, with time running out and Arne Slot’s side on the brink of a damaging stalemate against Brentford, Nunez took centre stage to turn frustration into elation.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Teenage Happiness Index The table below shows the average happiness score of teenagers in each state (ten being the best possible score).—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Each band member had a moment to showcase their instrumental skills with solo beats before moving on to the next section of songs, which centered around loneliness and isolation, ultimately leading to finding happiness.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After all, these substances increase feelings of euphoria and, in turn, help mitigate stress and naturally relieve pain.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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Poppy McIlroy sank a lengthy birdie putt, sending the crowd into euphoria with the heartfelt moment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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