as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a thrilling adventure movie
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as in electrifying
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 thrilling
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have taken Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, erasing the Carolina Hurricanes' early 2-0 lead to win a thrilling 5-4 game in Raleigh and set the tone for this best-of-seven series.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
When Saajan impulsively offers to join her, plans accelerate, leading to some of the most thrilling and heartbreaking moments the piece offers.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Verb
Maher won an Olympic bronze medal with the United States women's rugby sevens team at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a thrilling 14-12 win over Australia.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have taken Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, erasing the Carolina Hurricanes' early 2-0 lead to win a thrilling 5-4 game in Raleigh and set the tone for this best-of-seven series.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
Adjective
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The moon in Aries also energizes your 11th house of friendships and future plans, so a social event or opportunity could feel exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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While the combination of editor Sarah Broshar’s relentless pacing and John Williams’ full-bodied score (which stands among the veteran composer’s finest) makes for an exciting watch throughout, the breathless action sequences are especially thrilling.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The Rockies scored five runs in the ninth on a three-run home run by Hunter Goodman and a walk-off, two-run homer by Ezequiel Tovar to shock the Giants in an electrifying 8-6 win at Coors Field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Club officials envisioned a trade for Ohtani as transformative, elevating their team to a legitimate World Series contender, electrifying their dormant market.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The views are breathtaking, and its history is rich.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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As part of a new project highlighting breathtaking — and sometimes overlooked — sights across the country, here are some of the Golden State's stunning scenic spots.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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There's a joyously wacky energy to this broad comedy on the whole, giving Rudd an interesting arc to play.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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And all this other stuff is interesting, the arch and the other things that bother us.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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All of this might seem a lot to go through for a few short words, but since those words are the first impression of the book, and have to be intriguing all on their own, the effort was well worthwhile—enough, hopefully, to invite readers to pick up the book and make their own decision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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But on a court these are the driving forces for a hugely intriguing matchup as Wemby enters what is all but a must-win game while Team Brunson tries to all but put it away.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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