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
John Melloy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Needless to say, the team wasn’t thrilled with that decision.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Experience the thrill of being on the NYSE trading floor.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
My daughter was thrilled by the character dining experience, laughing and dining with Chip ‘n’ Dale and Minnie Mouse at Makahiki – The Bounty of the Islands.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Needless to say, the team wasn’t thrilled with that decision.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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On the day, Aubrey went 4-of-4, including two 50+ yard kicks.—
Mike Straw,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not even the wings of death could prepare Sean Evans for the Keke Palmer kick.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Where atomic clocks measure time by tracking electrons shifting between quantum states excited by a microwave oscillator, nuclear clocks turn inward, measuring transitions within the nucleus itself.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mountain bikers in particular should be excited by this, as the Gateway Trail System, just outside of downtown Old Fort, is now open with a new parking area.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The exhilaration of a near miss.—
Megan Cummins
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 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
Verb
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The guests were delighted by the surprise fireworks show.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Girl Violence, the result of that introspection, announces Strauss’ new chapter with songs that bloom and twist around themselves, echoing the fear and delight and increasing clear-eyedness that came along with each fresh experience.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Turnstile — in the midst of their breakout year — electrified the airwaves.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
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There, on opening night in August 1912, an audience in aigrettes and opera cloaks had watched, electrified, as Vaslav Nijinsky danced The Spectre of the Rose with the Ballets Russes.—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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