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
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
More than 30 other rides here will captivate you with the timeless thrills and evocative design of this storied park.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Produced by Matias Mora, the upbeat track in inspired by the thrills of newfound attraction.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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
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
In a viral TikTok clip from June, @miaparziale spoke about the loss of those early thrills.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
More than 30 other rides here will captivate you with the timeless thrills and evocative design of this storied park.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Produced by Matias Mora, the upbeat track in inspired by the thrills of newfound attraction.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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
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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Dolce Vita Notice Sneakers Colorful sneakers aren’t going anywhere, and these bold lavender and orange kicks from Dolce Vita are an easy gateway into the trend with a far more manageable price point than other competing options.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lynch was demoted after making just four of his 10 attempts, missing a potential game-winning 33-yard field goal in the Spartans’ 16-14 loss to Central Michigan and two kicks from less than 30 yards in SJSU’s 30-29 loss to Stanford.—
Aaron Johnson,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But what excites us most is slowing it down.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
17 Oct. 2025
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As if what delights and obsesses us must have a purpose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The seasoned steppers usually carry an effortless chemistry that electrifies the room.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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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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“Thrills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrills. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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