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
Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Mimi Leder's thrilling action-adventure Deep Impact was the first in a one-two punch of Hot Asteroid Summer back in 1998.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Equally thrilling for the faithful will be photo evidence of George and Andrew going caroling in disguise.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
When a death happens close to home, the quartet get caught up in a thrilling and humorous whodunit.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Mimi Leder's thrilling action-adventure Deep Impact was the first in a one-two punch of Hot Asteroid Summer back in 1998.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The latest, a thrilling 36-33 comeback victory over the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles, put Washington on the cusp of its first playoff appearance since 2020 and cemented Daniels as the massive favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Equally thrilling for the faithful will be photo evidence of George and Andrew going caroling in disguise.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
Adjective
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Shooting Episode 5 was exciting because of that turn.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
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While the audience may not have been up to par, Davidson's seating arrangement was very exciting.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The survey also touches on challenges residents face in electrifying their homes by using electric appliances and equipment such as induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters, and heat pump air conditioning and heating systems.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Float through the geological wonder on the Colorado River with an adrenaline-pumping white water adventure or take in the breathtaking views slowly on a smooth water rafting trip.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Take the Skyway Monte Bianco gondola up nearly 11,000 feet for breathtaking views.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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However, his new costar Eddie Murphy had an interesting approach to sharing his wisdom.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clarkson and Blackstock's divorce settlement made headlines in part for the inclusion of one interesting detail: their children's vaccination status.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For millennials who recognize Snow from cult-classic teen comedies like 2006’s John Tucker Must Die and the Pitch Perfect franchise, her starring role as the self-destructive Sophie in The Hunting Wives is simultaneously nostalgic and intriguing.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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Leagues Cup action returns on Thursday with an intriguing showdown, as the MLS side LA Galaxy takes on Liga MX team Santos Laguna.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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