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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
This abrasive, exhilarating yet downbeat atmosphere was symbolized by a courtesy to the audience members: The management left a tub of bright orange earplugs near the door to prepare you for the emotional electric onslaught.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
However, despite the exhilarating pace of his professional life, Barrera is embracing a new personal development: fatherhood.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Monaco Monaco may be known for its glamorous casino and exhilarating Grand Prix, but the world’s second-smallest country (after Vatican City) offers other reasons to visit.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The sun in Sagittarius is forming an auspicious sextile with Pluto in Aquarius on Nov. 21, leading us toward an exhilarating period of expansion and transformation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
This abrasive, exhilarating yet downbeat atmosphere was symbolized by a courtesy to the audience members: The management left a tub of bright orange earplugs near the door to prepare you for the emotional electric onslaught.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
However, despite the exhilarating pace of his professional life, Barrera is embracing a new personal development: fatherhood.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Monaco Monaco may be known for its glamorous casino and exhilarating Grand Prix, but the world’s second-smallest country (after Vatican City) offers other reasons to visit.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, one of the league’s exciting young players in large part due to his ferocious dunks and acrobatic drives, increased his 3-point attempts per game from 6.7 to 9.9—in range of Stephen Curry’s average.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Huang offered up plenty of exciting new products, including a new video game chip that uses AI to improve graphics rendering and a model that can improve autonomous driving and robotics systems.Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 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
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The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
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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
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Norway With breathtaking views and relaxing spas, Norway is a great destination for families.Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 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
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One of the interesting phenomena is where the investment went, especially from the Inflation Reduction Act—a lot of it landed in red states.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Some of the most interesting sports cars and GTs of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s were powered by eight-cylinder, stateside muscle—engines that cost less at the time than a set of Borrani wheel spinners cost today.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The study detailed intriguing patterns in the consumption of sugary drinks.Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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