as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
discovered that white-water rafting is an especially exhilarative adventure
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Adjective
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Along with the breathtaking ocean views, each of the 173 rooms and suites also has a private balcony with an outdoor soaking tub.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025 -
The 21-minute bout was a breathtaking display of the craft.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Early wedding planning or even engagement planning together can also give couples a more collaborative experience in this exciting, yet often stressful period of their lives.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Outside of Matthews’ single shot, the most exciting chance the line created was an out-of-character clapper from Marner off the rush that was more of a novelty than a high-danger look.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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They were chosen for their affinity with sneaker culture, their interesting stories and their distinct personal style, Coach said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Solid Color Rug This goes-with-everything rug is sure to match your existing decor, while adding a visually interesting pop of texture to any room.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s Not In There were some intriguing omissions.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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But what's more intriguing about the event is its unpredictability.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Denver Nuggets are back in the playoffs for their seventh consecutive season, facing an overhauled version of a familiar postseason foe in the Los Angeles Clippers, who Denver knocked out in 2020 in a thrilling second round comeback from a deficit of three games to one.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With a playoff spot on the line, the intensity will be on full tilt in this thrilling matchup between the Mavericks and Grizzlies.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Exhilarative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilarative. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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