as in excited
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 thrilled
Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
When Lohan announced her pregnancy on Instagram, her pals were thrilled for her.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Verb
No surprise here: Kristi Noem isn’t thrilled with her unflattering portrayal on the most recent episode of South Park.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
When Lohan announced her pregnancy on Instagram, her pals were thrilled for her.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilled
Verb
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Rather than keeping your heart set on an Ivy League or other ultra-reach school, revisit your college list and notes from your college visits to remind yourself what excited you about the other schools on your list.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Many are excited by the shift in direction of these books.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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By building ethical, explainable and collaborative AI systems, agencies can keep clients delighted and employees empowered.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Barcelona have addressed the weaknesses Flick identified at the start of the summer, and the players who stayed at the club are delighted to keep working under him.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many attendees were ecstatic to be back for this celebration, which is unlike any other in the U.S.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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With that in mind, there is one Thoroughbred trainer that is ecstatic since one of his stable stars bent his ear.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Pete Davidson expecting first child with partner And the comedian is overjoyed to be entering his dad era.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The Academy’s longtime broadcasting partner for the Oscars, ABC, would surely prefer a ceremony with fewer categories and a shorter runtime, but the casting and stunt communities, as well as their allies, are overjoyed.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Russo, who's written more than a dozen books, appeared to be as happy as if anyone else had said this to him.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While longtime fans of the ship are still mourning the loss of the SS United States to the bottom of the ocean, some were happy with the new museum design update.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Lionesses, England’s national women’s soccer team, celebrated their second consecutive victory in London with scores of fans lining the streets for a jubilant parade.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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As jubilant Pride celebrants flooded the area, two smaller groups in that crowd separated from the pack, eyeing each other, Kenny said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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For now, fans can be elated over the fact that the beloved Eastman story is being turned into a live-action film.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, Elissa, who turns 5 this month, is elated to start kindergarten.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their presence becomes a brief, joyous interruption.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The internet has shared in a joyous moment between a couple as a man saw his girlfriend's natural hair for the first time, and appeared to instantly fall in love again.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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