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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Malta Come to this tiny three-island archipelago nation in the southern Mediterranean for a thrilling cultural mashup.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Excavating any ancient site is always thrilling, and this was especially true in Sepphoris.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The Bengals, though, pulled out a 30-24 overtime win in one of the most thrilling games on last year’s schedule after head coach Sean Payton opted to play for OT following a late Denver scoring drive rather than hunt for a game-winning two-point conversion.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Malta Come to this tiny three-island archipelago nation in the southern Mediterranean for a thrilling cultural mashup.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
As seen in this thrilling first look trailer, the Garrity tribe embarks on a dangerous trek across the ocean towards a hopeful sanctuary location that's ironically inside a massive ancient crater in southern France.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Excavating any ancient site is always thrilling, and this was especially true in Sepphoris.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
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Their stories capture the creativity, resilience, and ambition that are making Arizona one of the most exciting places for innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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For me, however bonkers, Smith’s electrifying performance has stayed with me.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Such findings defy the zero-sum formulations; indeed, Riofrancos argues, a path to zero emissions that depends on electrifying personal vehicles is the slowest path to that goal (albeit one that might not demand larger societal shifts).—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Glen Manor Vineyards and Chester Gap Cellars both offer open-air tasting patios that showcase breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The window encasing the passenger compartment is perhaps the most striking aspect, and, if the car is ever built, will have an interesting windshield wiper setup.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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Vintage kitchen items like mixing bowls and pitchers make interesting containers for fall foliage and flowers.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Keeping that in mind, Las Vegas has been linked as a potential trade suitor for a very intriguing dynamic defensive back.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In order to determine if the intriguing minerals were produced by microbial metabolism or an abiotic process, samples collected by the rover would need to be delivered to Earth for further analysis, team members have stressed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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