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
Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
True crime remained a tried-and-true genre for podcast fans, along with more thrilling shows that include a deep dive into an uncomfortable era of American history.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The film ends up illustrating the limitations of the Storkels’ affection for re-enactments and their general interest in stories that are outlandish enough to be thrilling and bloodless enough to be treated with some measure of whimsy.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
These organic qualities make the movie more than just a thriller, if not as thrilling as some may like.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
True crime remained a tried-and-true genre for podcast fans, along with more thrilling shows that include a deep dive into an uncomfortable era of American history.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
For a scaled-back but still thrilling luau experience, don’t miss the family-friendly Ahi Lele Luau Fire Show in Kilauea.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The film ends up illustrating the limitations of the Storkels’ affection for re-enactments and their general interest in stories that are outlandish enough to be thrilling and bloodless enough to be treated with some measure of whimsy.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
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Article continues below Seasonal boost to auroras This week's storm watch comes at an especially exciting time for aurora hunters, with many regarding March as one of the best months to see the northern lights.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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So, to see him now, four solo albums deep, embracing a love of dance is exciting.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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But electrifying parts of its economy with renewables has reduced its reliance on imports.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Teyana Taylor is electrifying in the first act of One Battle After Another as the character who sets out the dramatic stakes, and her Golden Globes speech was a highlight of this awards season.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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It’s perched on a cliff with truly breathtaking views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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One Battle After Another's Teyana Taylor looked breathtaking, thanks to makeup artist Yeika Glow.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State took us on a journey that was almost always interesting and often entertaining.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Head down for a late-night drink to run into other stylish, interesting locals who frequent the hangout, who are usually friendly enough to chat or spot you an extra shot of Ògógóró.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Still, like Matteson, Childs did find the whole concept intriguing.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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But there are intriguing possibilities.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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