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
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Children who love to run got a chance to experience the thrill of starting their own fun run at the official marathon start line Saturday at Dodger Stadium.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
And while Farmington Hills never lost water pressure, homeowners are not thrilled about more construction on 14 Mile Road.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The designation captures both the humility of science and the thrill of rediscovery.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Children who love to run got a chance to experience the thrill of starting their own fun run at the official marathon start line Saturday at Dodger Stadium.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
These parents are thrilled with the bipartisan push to address their concerns, building off of momentum from bans on cellphones in schools.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
And while Farmington Hills never lost water pressure, homeowners are not thrilled about more construction on 14 Mile Road.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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Barcelona needed Lamine Yamal’s penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a 1-1 draw at Newcastle in the first leg.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Total decadence—sweet and savory with a little kick.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Marlee herself is an ace writer, excited by the possibility of exploring character depth, and willing to break down a draft of her script, in order to create a better one.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Also in the audience were members of Jones’ family, including Quincy Jones III (QD3) and Martina Jones, excited to celebrate their father’s legacy.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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But Woo stages his action sequences with the grace and fluidity of a great Vincente Minnelli set piece, making the gunfights less acts of violence than of pure aesthetic exhilaration and beauty.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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With Spoelstra appreciative of the emotional drain of the experience, as well as the eventual exhilaration.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From buttery, tender shortbread, to sandwich cookies with seasonal jam, our collection of spring cookies is bound to delight.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.—
Terry Hagerty,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The fest books a high-octane title that electrifies the 18-34 core.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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On a much brighter note, attendees at Miles Davis’ electrifying 1985 debut gig at Humphreys, which took place during a driving rainstorm, listened in rapt attention throughout.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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