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
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Here are our picks for the most thrilling train adventures around the world in 2025.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There couldn’t be a better way to kick off Labor Day weekend than with some thrilling Friday Night Lights action.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Mount Carmel maintains top spot with thrilling win in Ohio, while Sandburg and Providence enter rankings.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Here are our picks for the most thrilling train adventures around the world in 2025.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
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Paul Allen/ Andfotography2 Riga’s thrilling annual contemporary arts festival, Survival Kit, opened this week (on until 28 September 2025) with a brilliant and eclectic exhibition of painting, sculpture, video, installation and performances.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There couldn’t be a better way to kick off Labor Day weekend than with some thrilling Friday Night Lights action.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
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After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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After his electrifying major league debut last Friday, Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Payton Tolle will get another start on Friday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, as part of a shakeup to the starting rotation as the season moves into its final month.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result provides an opportunity to discover one of the great unsung independent films of its era, a movie filled with electrifying New York location shooting, political urgency, and sophisticated moral inquiry.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2025
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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So, ask yourself, Is my profile accurate, up-to-date, relevant, interesting, impressive, and credible?—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What makes the show interesting, however, isn’t just the chemistry between the trio of anchors, though that is certainly part of the equation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Long-Term Perspective For long-term investors with a 3-5 year outlook and the ability to withstand volatility, URBN at its current valuation offers an intriguing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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