Synonyms of thrillers

thrillers

noun

plural of thriller

as in suspensers

something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome

those television awards are hardly thrillers since the same people win year after year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspensers
• nail-biters
• cliff-hangers
• hair-raisers
• photo finishes
• squeakers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blowouts
• yawners

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrillers

In fact, Stein-Martin, who writes psychological thrillers in her spare time, said residents keep encouraging her to write a new book about a rabies scare in an assisted living community. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

David Ayer has made war stories (Fury), action-crime thrillers (Harsh Times, Street Kings, The Beekeeper), police dramas (End of Watch, Sabotage), and anti-superhero movies (Suicide Squad). — Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Green’s vision weaves deep cuts referencing courtroom thrillers like Erin Brockovich and The Insider into a warm, silly homage to some of the finest, most enduring 2D animation of all time. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

The author’s thrillers will be available in the United States and Canada for the first time in an eight-book deal through Hanover Square Press, kicking off with Conviction in 2027. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Romance stories and drama thrillers are still the dominant genres for short-form serials and recurring series, but that mix is changing. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Top genres included general fiction led the market at 27% of revenue, followed by science fiction/fantasy, romance, and mysteries/thrillers/suspense. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026