as in exhilarating
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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elating
Adjective
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For the adventurous, cycling across the iconic bridge offers an exhilarating way to experience New York in motion.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025 -
The Final Reckoning’] is whip-smart and razor-sharp, this tense eighth entry in one of the most exhilarating franchises of all time is another winner.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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In this joyous, reflective show with a big heart, Ana García is a high school senior and aspiring writer living in East Los Angeles.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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There is a joyous moment for the women when Sarah finally gets the hang of Cantonese.—
George Gene Gustines,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Books like ‘The White Lotus’ These books – new and old – are filled with rich getaways, privileged vacationers and murder mysteries and are sure to scratch the same itch as Mike White’s intoxicating series.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Notes of pear and raspberry bring a sharp, electrifying brightness, while golden amber adds a deep, intoxicating warmth.—
Venus Wong,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Expect to see a lot of blissful guests partaking in the sweet life here this summer, doing nothing and enjoying everything.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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No one should stand in the way of such a blissful golden years relationship.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The inner thigh is incredibly painful, but there’s something euphoric about it as well, like an endorphin release.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Scenes of them together nail the euphoric thrill of youthful experimentation and self-discovery.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Now, fans are ecstatic that a fan-favorite character is making their return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
22 May 2025
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“Elating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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