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
New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of the most thrilling moments in movie history come from people testing the limits of gravity, speed and common sense.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But the Raps launched a thrilling rally out of their 21-point hole.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The sporting rivalry between Biggs and the Bells has turned into an ever more thrilling speed race.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of the most thrilling moments in movie history come from people testing the limits of gravity, speed and common sense.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
With Johnson muscling inside or hitting jumpers long and short, and with considerable help from Mikey Williams and Mark Lavrenov, Sacramento State outlasted Montana State 83-80 with a thrilling finish in front of another full house of nearly 3,000 at sparkling Hornet Pavilion.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But the Raps launched a thrilling rally out of their 21-point hole.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
Adjective
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My time belonged entirely to me, and the constant motion was both exciting and reassuring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Super Bowl commercial also drops at an exciting moment for the whiskey brand, which is announcing its first line extension, next week.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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An electrifying offensive threat, the senior converted from wideout to quarterback during this past season.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Soon after, Epstein writes to Musk asking for help electrifying his Caribbean island or his New Mexico ranch with solar power, since Musk was then chairman of SolarCity.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate reacted to that breathtaking strike by putting their hands on their head in disbelief.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With thousands of romantic restaurants, breathtaking views, and honeymoon-ready hotels, the Eternal City tops a new global list.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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And Riera — who has arrived from NK Celje in Slovenia — is an interesting person.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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What’s interesting is the NBA has moved away from some events that either have become stale or manipulated, such as the skills competition giving way at next week’s All-Star Weekend.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even a seeming villain like Dunster’s Archie gets intriguing shading over the course of the season.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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And what an intriguing story regarding 28-0 Elsinore.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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