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
Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
This is the ultimate immersive experience for a Broadway fan, as you’re immediately brought into the action of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, all timed perfectly with the thrilling drops, twists, and turns of an actual roller coaster.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
The longest race of Saturday’s program so far at 1 1/16 miles on the Laurel Park dirt featured perhaps the most thrilling finish of the morning and early afternoon.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
This is the ultimate immersive experience for a Broadway fan, as you’re immediately brought into the action of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, all timed perfectly with the thrilling drops, twists, and turns of an actual roller coaster.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Verb
Fiesta Texas in San Antonio Fiesta Texas in San Antonio is both an amusement and water park, featuring thrilling roller coasters and rides for kids.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
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The series itself follows the famed adventurer as he's joined by celebrities for exciting journeys in the wilderness.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Watch the official livestream replay now and immerse yourself in one of the most exciting student fashion events in the world.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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At equivalent levels of GDP per capita, India is generating more solar electricity, using far less coal and electrifying transport faster than China did.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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For sports fans, especially those worshipful of King Eric, this is pure cinematic cocaine, neatly chopped out, electrifying at first although too much of it could leave you feeling jaded and jangly.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Some draw you for history held in their walls, some for breathtaking views, others for design, discretion, or their quiet gravitas.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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But for the first time in modern automotive history, the industry’s center of gravity appears to be China-bound at breathtaking speed.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The psychologist found these analogies interesting.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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All three are intriguing and versatile forwards who are all entering at least their 10th seasons next year.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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