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
Tim Evans, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
While finding the perfect glass of wine or ideal bottle to accompany your meal can feel like a chore, especially for the indecisive among us, there is a certain thrill in perusing a large wine list with a broad range of selections and encountering names both familiar and unexpected.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Tammy Barrett, the victim’s mother, was at the hearing and was thrilled Moore asked the question.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Curiosity or a desire to relive the thrill of the kill draw some back.
—Tim Evans, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
While finding the perfect glass of wine or ideal bottle to accompany your meal can feel like a chore, especially for the indecisive among us, there is a certain thrill in perusing a large wine list with a broad range of selections and encountering names both familiar and unexpected.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Verb
The photos themselves are thrilling, and the most thrilling ones, which are also among the earliest, are of Varda herself.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Tammy Barrett, the victim’s mother, was at the hearing and was thrilled Moore asked the question.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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Stock up on your favorite flavor combos, making sure to include fruity, sweet, and even syrups with a little kick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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The kicks come with many of the same comfortable designs as its beloved Oca Low sneakers that even Gabrielle Union has worn.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Still the project excites me the way those first NYer pieces did.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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What excites me most is how these trends intersect.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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From an early age, Rose Valland’s exhilaration was art.—
Erin Douglass,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 May 2025
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There’s that wonderful exhilaration of being invited into a movie with a great director, great cast, great script and the euphoria of being asked to play in the company as an artist.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Thus far, the administration has managed to fend off initial court challenges, maintain arrests at a steady clip, and generate images of a ruthless crackdown in a liberal bastion that delight the president’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Jackson had been delighted by the number of young people who had turned out, a perennial goal for august cultural institutions.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
Verb
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On June 18, New York announced a $53 million expansion to its voucher program for electrifying last-mile truck fleets, offering vouchers from $340,000 to $425,000 for each truck, depending on the model.—
Rambo Talabong,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Co-founded by former Formula 1 engineer Rodi Basso and motorsport entrepreneur Alejandro Agag, the sport was built with an aim to electrify the marine industry.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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