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

Instead of a nanny, Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson) is a up-and-coming writer hired to help famed author Verity Crawford (Hathaway) finish her series of twisted psychological thrillers after a car accident left her unable to complete them on her own. — Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

Swift pulled from a few melodramatic thrillers throughout the years. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

From historical fiction to thrillers, these books are the perfect length to sneak into your weekend itinerary. — Arabella Hau, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Here are eight of the best thrillers and mysteries set in the terrifying world of television. — L.m. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Their scripts take on identity, intimacy, masculinity, belonging and personal freedom through love stories, thrillers, horror and dramedies that blend genres. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

For some reason, survival thrillers are all the rage; there are even two featuring a man and his dog. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Johnson’s role in Verity is Lowen Ashleigh, a down-on-her-luck writer who moves into the house of a mysteriously ailing but much more successful novelist, Verity Crawford (Hathaway), to help finish a blockbuster series of thrillers. — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

This will be the third meeting between the blue-blood programs since Hurley took the UConn job, and both of the previous matchups were thrillers decided by five points or less at Phog Allen Fieldhouse. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026