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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Recent Examples of thrill
Maija De Rijk-Uys
published, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
But others who may have once found the genre unfamiliar are introduced to the thrill of hearing a killer pop chorus filtered through riotous guitars and punk percussion.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
While some educators resisted, others were thrilled.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
During this season, expect fewer crowds, better service, and the thrill of a lifetime.
—Maija De Rijk-Uys
published, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
But others who may have once found the genre unfamiliar are introduced to the thrill of hearing a killer pop chorus filtered through riotous guitars and punk percussion.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
Thrilling games, like thrilling cities, thrive on enigmatic imperfections: the small market anomalies that quants scour for an edge, the tells and giveaways that reward the observant and elude the rest.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
While some educators resisted, others were thrilled.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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Marion earned preseason first-team honors as a kick returner by Sporting News, Phil Steele, Walter Camp and Athlon.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins challenged for the league-worst the last couple of years, so the opening three Chicago kicks mattered.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Here's how to identify pursuits worth your limited time and energy: The Fear-Excitement Test The right chase should simultaneously scare you and excite you.—
Mike Cangi,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some designers were excited by the idea of sharing documents by copying and pasting a URL, instead of having to deal with versions, formats and updates.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Aug. 2025
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The contrast between genres — yet seamless flow — created a sense of sonic exhilaration that rippled through the crowd.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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Nonbelievers might share this occasional sense of numinous exhilaration, even if their interpretations of the data diverge, Consolmagno acknowledged.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Double dry-hopped with Simcoe, Edward delights those who enjoy hop aromas and flavors without a pronounced hop bitterness.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The intimate space features a black-and-white checkerboard floor, vintage touches like a pink phone booth and pastry cases stocked with buttery delights.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the soul-crushing, world-killing effects of AI and big tech, there is something electrifying about going analog and leaning the other way to discover a hidden story, an idea, a spark of inspiration from a book that was shelved by a librarian decades ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Its boats are relatively conventional other than being electrified, offering ranges up to 100 nautical miles and a 30-knot max speed.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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