as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
naive, young men who had once regarded the thought of going off to war as an intoxicating notion
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as in thrilling
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 exciting
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 intoxicating
Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
But on closer examination the aluminum can wasn't juice, soda or any other non-intoxicating beverage.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
What makes Bridgerton so intoxicating?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The hemp industry arose from the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized non-intoxicating hemp, but also allowed intoxicating derivative cannabinoids such as delta-8-, delta-9 and delta-10 THC.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sometimes just the idea of a planner—that one little book could solve all your executive-function issues—can be more intoxicating than the thing itself.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
In the golden light of evening, with the background hum of cicadas and the scent of immortelle and lavender on the breeze, the effect is intoxicating—even before your Murtoli Negroni.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Such behavior has proved deeply disturbing to restaurant owners that had depended on intoxicating beverages to make up for small margins on food sales.
—Lois K. Solomon, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Vince’s volatility could be both maddening and intoxicating.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
There's movement, emotion and a constant push-pull that can feel intoxicating at first.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Blending jazz, funk, reggae, and numerous Latin influences with traditional bomba elements and instruments such as the barril and cuá, the band expands the boundaries of bomba while staying true to its intoxicating essence.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s an intoxicating dreaminess to the imagery that recalls the early films, but with a sharper focus on the menace Collins has always infused in her work.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
But Grundy is banking on movement in Congress to support a bill that strips back the 2025 hemp-banning language while also regulating intoxicating hemp more than the 2018 farm bill did to root out bad actors in the industry and make industrial hemp more stable in the long term.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Manufacturers must also provide a certificate of analysis confirming the product is 99% made up of non-intoxicating compounds, such as CBD or CBN.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
But on closer examination the aluminum can wasn't juice, soda or any other non-intoxicating beverage.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
What makes Bridgerton so intoxicating?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The hemp industry arose from the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized non-intoxicating hemp, but also allowed intoxicating derivative cannabinoids such as delta-8-, delta-9 and delta-10 THC.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Sometimes just the idea of a planner—that one little book could solve all your executive-function issues—can be more intoxicating than the thing itself.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
In 2005, Jackson was charged with 10 counts, including child molestation, intoxicating a minor with alcohol, and conspiracy, involvingn 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
In the golden light of evening, with the background hum of cicadas and the scent of immortelle and lavender on the breeze, the effect is intoxicating—even before your Murtoli Negroni.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Such behavior has proved deeply disturbing to restaurant owners that had depended on intoxicating beverages to make up for small margins on food sales.
—Lois K. Solomon, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Vince’s volatility could be both maddening and intoxicating.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
There's movement, emotion and a constant push-pull that can feel intoxicating at first.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Blending jazz, funk, reggae, and numerous Latin influences with traditional bomba elements and instruments such as the barril and cuá, the band expands the boundaries of bomba while staying true to its intoxicating essence.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s an intoxicating dreaminess to the imagery that recalls the early films, but with a sharper focus on the menace Collins has always infused in her work.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
But Grundy is banking on movement in Congress to support a bill that strips back the 2025 hemp-banning language while also regulating intoxicating hemp more than the 2018 farm bill did to root out bad actors in the industry and make industrial hemp more stable in the long term.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating
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Few journeys bring you as close to this breathtaking landscape as the Rocky Mountaineer, a train that threads through canyons, forests, and mountain passes.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Time honoree Nikki Glaser is breathtaking in baby blue at the 2026 TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 23.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cinema-goers opted to watch those thrilling sequences on the biggest and brightest screens.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Families can embark on thrilling excursions like whale watching tours or exploring the ice caves of Mendenhall Glacier while in port.—
Jessica Puckett,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.—
Jhair Romero,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Feb. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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If Houston wins that one, things start to get really interesting for a 3-0 comeback.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Orlando would scurry to get back in the game and thanks to some lucky breaks in the second half, the Storm were able to make things interesting.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the series’ six episodes, their relationship waxes and wanes, but continues to cast a shadow over their fates until the finale’s electrifying denouement.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the sales increases in some cases were aided by tax incentives and new emissions rules, the figures point to how global fleets are rapidly electrifying in response to the war in Iran.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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But a star athlete’s return from serious injury is a component of the fan experience that can be exhilarating on a different level.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mitchell, Okorafor and Newman were all brought back to comprise the backup group, while Cooper is an intriguing developmental guard the Jets added in the sixth round.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The discovery also adds to a growing list of intriguing mineral finds.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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