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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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
An episode that ends in a double dumping should probably be more thrilling than this.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The level of intimacy can be thrilling but also a bit eerie.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Adjective
When Industry premiered during the thick of the pandemic, in November 2020, critics swiftly jumped on board — but audiences were slower to find the thrilling drama, which centers on ambitious young graduates navigating their new life in a cutthroat London investment bank.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
An episode that ends in a double dumping should probably be more thrilling than this.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Verb
There’s nothing quite like this group, whose thrilling vocal sound has been called both ethereal and earthy.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The level of intimacy can be thrilling but also a bit eerie.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.
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Her own story of abuse becomes a central character in a protest drama that unfurls into electrifying song-and-dance numbers and movement choreography.
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.
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His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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