1
as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators
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as in to delight
to fill with great joy
she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams
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Recent Examples of intoxicate
Mark Anthony Green's feature debut opens on a heady scene with an audience intoxicated by the rhythmic melody of a figure on stage.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
For men new to the allure of femininity, being pursued is intoxicating.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Offering a purple color and sometimes intoxicating aromas of morel cherry and black chocolate, backed by good to very good acidity and often robust tannins (depending on the vintage), Taurasi is a powerful red that ages extremely well.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The coroner’s report also found Dixon was intoxicated while driving the Cybertruck with 0.195 alcohol concentration — more than 20 times the legal limit for someone under 21 — and 180 nanograms of cocaine and 55 nanograms of methamphetamine per milliliter of blood.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
For men new to the allure of femininity, being pursued is intoxicating.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Offering a purple color and sometimes intoxicating aromas of morel cherry and black chocolate, backed by good to very good acidity and often robust tannins (depending on the vintage), Taurasi is a powerful red that ages extremely well.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The coroner’s report also found Dixon was intoxicated while driving the Cybertruck with 0.195 alcohol concentration — more than 20 times the legal limit for someone under 21 — and 180 nanograms of cocaine and 55 nanograms of methamphetamine per milliliter of blood.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
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What excites you the most about your new partnership with Chase and United?—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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That technology will likely change and influence legacy processes, like customer service, loyalty and marketing, which retailers hope will entice and excite their shoppers.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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Make Time for Tea Next door, Draper Blooms Tea Garden delights with a formal tea service that features scrumptious finger sandwiches, vanilla scones, seasonal jams, and bite-size sweets, like brownies and breads.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gentle Great Dane Meeting New Baby Brother By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A toddler's adorable bond with his Great Dane companion has delighted the internet, showing that every boy needs a four-legged friend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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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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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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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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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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The idea of her as terrifying emerged from her writing, which irritated, flustered, enraptured and dazzled the literary world for half a century.—
Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Watching another human being enraptured with joy can be intoxicating — often literally.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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