- present participle of exhilarate.
exhilarating
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George Stigler, Friedman’s close friend and co-founder of the Chicago School, said, “What an exhilarating event!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Asked which is more exhilarating — scoring a goal or a touchdown — the two looked at each other and said in unison: “A touchdown!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In a world of algorithm-driven style, discovering an indie brand can be exhilarating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"It's exhilarating, you get a lot of adrenaline," Macfarlane said.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
It was fine to celebrate past accomplishments, but there was nothing more exhilarating than getting back to work on the next thing.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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