1
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
Lyricist David Zippel brilliantly plays Megara’s (Susan Egan) refusal to accept her feelings against the Muses' exhilaration over her love for Hercules.
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Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
And while gay readers will be well acquainted with those exhilarations, Betancourt looks to mount a more sweeping argument against the tyrannies of normative sexuality, insisting throughout that friendship and flirtation might be as spiritually affirmative as monogamy.
—Jake Nevins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
From excitement and exhilaration, to surprises and disappointments, human drama was on display for the roughly 6 hours of the competition.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Some 11 years after serving as president, Walker said candidly that his decision to leave the role was driven by diminishing excitement and exhilaration over the job.
—Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2024
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Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
And while gay readers will be well acquainted with those exhilarations, Betancourt looks to mount a more sweeping argument against the tyrannies of normative sexuality, insisting throughout that friendship and flirtation might be as spiritually affirmative as monogamy.
—Jake Nevins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
From excitement and exhilaration, to surprises and disappointments, human drama was on display for the roughly 6 hours of the competition.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Some 11 years after serving as president, Walker said candidly that his decision to leave the role was driven by diminishing excitement and exhilaration over the job.
—Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
Noun
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In recent years, a growing number of enthusiasts have been pairing the thrill of the games with cannabis products, creating a unique and enjoyable viewing experience.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Golf's greatest thrill lies in its unpredictability, and no one knows this better than Scottie Scheffler.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When searching him and his car, police found a loaded 9 mm handgun on the driver’s side floorboard and 16 grams of ecstasy in his possession, the release said.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Where her counterparts used EDM to drown our fears in tequila and beat drops, Gaga addressed them softly, head-on, while also supplying refuge and ecstasy.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This weeknight dinner dishes up a little kick and a whole lot of comfort.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Slower kicks mean less propulsion and, once again, a tendency to sink.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The lifestyle series sees the Duchess of Sussex and celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters sharing personal tips and tricks, with the intention of showcasing the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
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While that hasn't happened, the post has brought joy to many.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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On the record, audiophiles can hear celestial and gentle percussion, thumping bass, hypnotic synths, Gray’s own vocals, a buildup that crescendos into a drop that sparks pure elation, symphonic sounds and more.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Frustration for Buffalo and elation for the defending champs: The Cook push: Fourth-and-goal, down five points in blustery Kansas City.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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That happiness was quickly tempered as OA and the team discovered that Gemma, who was raised on the Upper East Side in a world of penthouses and private schools, had some unsavory friends.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the delivery room, that feeling of euphoria shattered moments after the baby boy was born.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her partnership with Larry Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports Ventures signals the future of the league itself, as the WNBA is experiencing a moment of euphoria.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, each summer, the Nevada Northern Railway company in Ely, Nevada, offers a weekly Star Train; travelers can board the train with rangers from the park to chug into the reserve to learn about the heavens.—
Nile Cappello,
AFAR Media,
27 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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