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
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Ostermoor Getting a set of Matouk sheets is always a thrill, but new duvets are rarely a reason to celebrate.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling seven-game World Series that went to extra innings multiple times.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Just to play with him again is going to be a real thrill for me.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Ostermoor Getting a set of Matouk sheets is always a thrill, but new duvets are rarely a reason to celebrate.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling World Series that will be remembered for decades to come, becoming the first back-to-back champions MLB has seen in 25 years.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling seven-game World Series that went to extra innings multiple times.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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Any kick that is caught or lands in the landing zone must be returned, while any kick that falls short of the landing zone will be ruled a touchback and spotted at the returning team’s 40-yard line.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The spicy tuna had a gentle kick, the macadamia nuts added a pleasant crunch, and the maguro and unagi on top tied everything together with a subtle richness.—
Evan Moore
November 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are, of course, a lot of folks excited about the prospect of the ChatGPT maker (newly freed from its complicated nonprofit shackles) listing its shares on public markets to raise billions upon billions – and potentially make oodles of money for everyone who gets on board.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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With arrangements that strategically pull instruments in and out to evoke vivid imagery, the song unfolds with dramatic twists while maintaining a sense of musical exhilaration.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bailey fed off the exhilaration and nervous anticipation swirling around the darkened theater.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One-by-one, these teams utterly transformed their way of working because the entire design and execution of the program was based on delighting them and adding value at every touchpoint.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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In February, Brazil pulses with the beat of Carnival, as sequins, samba, and street parades electrify cities across the country.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Loud Luxury Turns SoFi Stadium Into the Club Canadian DJ duo Loud Luxury brings in club-level energy to SoFi with an electrifying set.—
Cat Johnson,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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