as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks
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as in to excite
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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Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
One of the biggest thrills of Fashion Month is seeing all of the new faces that emerge on the runways.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Mishima was thrilled with the resulting portraits and agreed to become the subject of a series of photos by Hosoe.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Those frightened of the water or surfers seeking other thrills can surf Rancho’s 100-foot sand dune.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
One of the biggest thrills of Fashion Month is seeing all of the new faces that emerge on the runways.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
Ahead of Roman's birth, an insider told PEOPLE how thrilled the actor was to become a father again.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Mishima was thrilled with the resulting portraits and agreed to become the subject of a series of photos by Hosoe.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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