as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks
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as in to excite
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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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 thrill
Leslie Miller, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Why This Matters for Conservation The discovery carries real urgency beyond the thrill of identifying a new species.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This is a win for anyone who’s never been thrilled about skim milk.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Megan Frampton, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Far more thrilling for the hero of a tale to meet a family with three, four, or five beautiful sisters than only one.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Lakers announced themselves as a legitimate playoff threat by piling up thrilling, clutch time wins.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The digital age has always been a balancing act between the thrill of what’s new and the strength of safeguards for the public.
—Leslie Miller, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Why This Matters for Conservation The discovery carries real urgency beyond the thrill of identifying a new species.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Lakers announced themselves as a legitimate playoff threat by piling up thrilling, clutch time wins.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This is a win for anyone who’s never been thrilled about skim milk.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Seeing Ateez do their soundcheck with Seonghwa just ten feet in front of me was as thrilling as seeing the Pixies at CBGB (and a lot more sanitary).
—Megan Frampton, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Far more thrilling for the hero of a tale to meet a family with three, four, or five beautiful sisters than only one.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Goals from distance were thrilling and frequent, but never suggested longevity.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Lakers announced themselves as a legitimate playoff threat by piling up thrilling, clutch time wins.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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The small green shrubs growing around Rock Corral Canyon produce a fiery red fruit with a spicy kick.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Each bike has several levels of assist, but all of them have a kick if you’re not used to the power.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The oil control remains an exciting proposition to control excess shine today for an intelligent matte coverage that adjusts with you.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Amazon's Spring Sale is almost at an end, but there are still some exciting deals for you!—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those reporters told stories of war in all its gore and its glory, its exhilaration and its ennui.—
Kathy Kiely,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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But Woo stages his action sequences with the grace and fluidity of a great Vincente Minnelli set piece, making the gunfights less acts of violence than of pure aesthetic exhilaration and beauty.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the GoPro Hero13 Black is 16% off, providing breathtaking resolution for your next adventure.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another interesting area of study could be cavitation from boat or submarine propellers, pumps, and some sonar systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Each program brought intriguing storylines, and some featured All-Americans who proved to be more than just ballers.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fustic has always attracted an intriguing crowd—Messel’s social orbit famously overlapped with British royalty, and even Princess Margaret once stopped by during its transformation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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