as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a thrilling adventure movie
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as in electrifying
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
I was thrilled to hear that you got the promotion that you'd been so desperately wanting
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Recent Examples of thrilling
Megan Frampton, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Far more thrilling for the hero of a tale to meet a family with three, four, or five beautiful sisters than only one.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The two teams fought to the finish in a thrilling back-and-forth contest.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Seeing Ateez do their soundcheck with Seonghwa just ten feet in front of me was as thrilling as seeing the Pixies at CBGB (and a lot more sanitary).
—Megan Frampton, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Far more thrilling for the hero of a tale to meet a family with three, four, or five beautiful sisters than only one.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Panthers were certainly on the right side of chance with a thrilling state semifinal victory over Duncanville.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The two teams fought to the finish in a thrilling back-and-forth contest.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
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As small business owners and Broward natives, Binder and Terrell said Thrive’s rapid growth has been exciting to see.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the change the property has been through—or maybe because of it—the motel feels uniquely fresh and exciting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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From there, the one-minute-and-sixteen-second clip unfolds with a rapid montage of electrifying concert footage, interspersed with candid moments from life on the road.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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China has a considerable crude stockpile and is swiftly electrifying its economy, but hundreds of millions of drivers who still rely on gas will likely feel the sting of higher prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the GoPro Hero13 Black is 16% off, providing breathtaking resolution for your next adventure.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another interesting area of study could be cavitation from boat or submarine propellers, pumps, and some sonar systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Each program brought intriguing storylines, and some featured All-Americans who proved to be more than just ballers.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fustic has always attracted an intriguing crowd—Messel’s social orbit famously overlapped with British royalty, and even Princess Margaret once stopped by during its transformation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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