1
as in excites
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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2
as in exhilarates
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 intoxicates
Introducing the pair through a press tour that intoxicates but doesn’t welcome fans in feels, if nothing else, honest.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicates
Verb
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That’s something that excites me about about genre.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Strong relationships also tend to go hand-in-hand with finding work that genuinely excites you—something Jassy has emphasized in his own career advice.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Being on the very limit — that’s what thrills him.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Abigail is the one who clearly thrills to performance; Shaun consistently orbits her sun, giving the impression of the bearded and bespectacled multi-instrumentalist who’d be happy jamming on the sidelines.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Mar. 2026
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This transit electrifies creativity, romance, pleasure and self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The fest books a high-octane title that electrifies the 18-34 core.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Intoxicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicates. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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