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
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
This luminous documentary by Tasha Van Zandt offers a rare glimpse into the ocean’s glowing ecosystems while taking audiences on a thrilling deep-sea exploration.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
In May 2025, Chesney launched a 15-concert run at Sphere, thrilling fans with his signature beach-and-party vibe, which celebrates island living and fun times, in addition to giving fans hit song after hit song.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The Hill/Howard’s Rock There is no shortage of uniquely thrilling opening acts in college football, especially in the Southeast.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
This luminous documentary by Tasha Van Zandt offers a rare glimpse into the ocean’s glowing ecosystems while taking audiences on a thrilling deep-sea exploration.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Guests who board Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, are probably anticipating thrilling slides, Broadway-level shows, and delicious cocktails from more than 20 different on-board bars.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
In May 2025, Chesney launched a 15-concert run at Sphere, thrilling fans with his signature beach-and-party vibe, which celebrates island living and fun times, in addition to giving fans hit song after hit song.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
Adjective
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Watching these flux ropes in the simulation form so quickly and move toward Earth was exciting, but concerning.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024, Luis Perales had broken out as one of the Red Sox’s most exciting minor league pitchers.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Enabling continuous power while driving can transform the economics of electrifying freight, and establishing the manufacturing of ERS components supports regional industrial capacity.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, the timing fits well with the overall industry trend of electrifying the oilfield and transitioning away from dirtier diesel power.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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With breathtaking cinematography and subtle sound design viewers are given a glimpse into a world visited by very few people.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because that could really be interesting.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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This has created interesting bedfellows, where politicians on both sides of the aisle increasingly agree that regulations must be streamlined to support supply.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Browns' quarterback situation is one of the more intriguing in the NFL, given the dilemma with Shedeur Sanders.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Disney has contemplated some intriguing twists for the NFL extravaganza.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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