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thrill 1 of 2

noun

Definition of thrillnext
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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verb

ˈthril How to pronounce thrill (audio)
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
Noun
Zeller frames this film as a love story, and is eager — if maybe not quite eager enough — to mine a meta-textual thrill from the casting of such a famous real-life couple to play house for him. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 The cliff divers, drawn to the thrills of the illicit jumps amplified by social media, reveled in dozens of leaps. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
While Presley made appearances on The Milton Berle Show and The Steve Allen Show, among many others, Sullivan had hesitations about platforming the provocative singer, whose dance moves thrilled some audiences while offending others. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026 We’re thrilled to be included in their impeccable assortment and love that customers can discover Frank & Eileen with this one-of-a-kind retailer. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
  1. kick
  2. excite
  3. exhilaration
  4. delight
  5. electrify
Noun
  • On the opening weekend, at the City Ground, they were set for a good 0-0 draw before Anton Stach stole the points with a show-stopping free-kick winner.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Georgia Tech responded 14 seconds later as Rahkeem Smith returned a kick 100 yards for a touchdown and tied the game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of kick
Verb
  • What excites me is the competitive side of it having to make a move, back your decision and keep pushing yourself when the game shifts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • If Linde's earnings are growing this robustly while revenue barely grew, investors should be excited by the prospect of revenue acceleration over the next few years.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excite
Noun
  • When Maserati brought me back, exhilaration turned to fixation, which Weiss happily indulged by bringing me back for a third time to be coached by Rod Macleod.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of exhilaration
Verb
  • Joy has done nothing but delight us, so a villain Gen shall become.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Here, misfits are welcome, and bric-a-brac is part of the appeal; the wonderfully bizarre name and devil-may-care attitude have been confusing (and delighting) first-timers for more than 70 years.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of delight
Verb
  • Meta worked extensively with Idaho Power to electrify the site, Davis said.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Lady Mayor, the third woman to hold the office, enlisted the team at Electrogenic to electrify the 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of electrify

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