Synonyms of thriller

thriller

noun

ˈthri-lər 

as in suspenser

something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome

those television awards are hardly thrillers since the same people win year after year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspenser
• nail-biter
• cliff-hanger
• hair-raiser
• photo finish
• squeaker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blowout
• yawner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thriller

After four weekends of release, the alien thriller should reach a North American tally of $104 million. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026

Plus, the film takes pleasure in mixing genres, surprising with thriller vibes that many won’t see coming. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

One such example created an indelible moment, Duro said, when retired Paraguayan player Roque Santa Cruz watched from the front row behind the goal as the team scored an upset over Germany in a penalty-kick thriller. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 July 2026

So that’s writing and production What about actually somehow getting a modern political thriller romance and a post-apocalyptic action show to work together and feel (somehow) like a cohesive season of television? — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 2 July 2026