as in kicks
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks
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as in excites
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 thrills
PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
While not quite the goalfest from Matchday 1 against Borussia Dortmund, this game had its thrills with 30 shots, 10 of which were on target.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Among the model’s standard equipment is a sport exhaust system to ensure maximum aural thrills.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Hollywood kicked off this addiction to thrills — angst, yearning, passion, can’t-live-without-you fire.
—Melissa Mason, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
Experience spine-chilling thrills in Scare Zones and the all-new maze Order of the Dragon.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
The roadster lets drivers experience sports car thrills for a starting price of $29,830.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Fall is all about the thrills, and amusement parks across the country — including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Six Flags and more — lean into the season with spooky themes and festive decorations.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The hunt for movies that are missing, believed lost, or absent without leave is one of the more demanding thrills of the restorer’s mission.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
James Hansen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
The first full week of October leans into spooky season hard, with the new season of Ryan Murphy's Monster and cool-looking thrills from all over the globe.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
While not quite the goalfest from Matchday 1 against Borussia Dortmund, this game had its thrills with 30 shots, 10 of which were on target.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Among the model’s standard equipment is a sport exhaust system to ensure maximum aural thrills.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Hollywood kicked off this addiction to thrills — angst, yearning, passion, can’t-live-without-you fire.
—Melissa Mason, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
Experience spine-chilling thrills in Scare Zones and the all-new maze Order of the Dragon.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
The roadster lets drivers experience sports car thrills for a starting price of $29,830.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Fall is all about the thrills, and amusement parks across the country — including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Six Flags and more — lean into the season with spooky themes and festive decorations.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The hunt for movies that are missing, believed lost, or absent without leave is one of the more demanding thrills of the restorer’s mission.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Monfils draws and then thrills a crowd like few players on tour, producing impossible acts of tennis escapology and delivering winners from all corners of the court.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrills
Noun
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Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith pointed out that Dallas can both return and cover kicks, which is fairly unusual in the NFL but not unheard of.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nick Pope was forced into a few saves, even if most of them were comfortable, and two of the goals were spot kicks — but nobody associated with Newcastle will care.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Be clear about what excites you and look for tech that can enhance that experience in the bedroom.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
1 Oct. 2025
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His general advice to people attempting to craft humane, precise, and literate prose has scarcely aged, and his own bracing style still informs and delights.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just as the alien is about to pounce on Hermit, Morrow intervenes and electrifies the creature.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Thrills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrills. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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