as in delighted
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as in excited
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 thrilled
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Frequent cover star Anderson, now 57, makes a surprise appearance, and while Hefner is thrilled, the girls are not.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Sam Jacobs, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
If audio is his forte, he’ll be thrilled to unwrap Crosley’s combination radio/CD player, an unexpected and striking gift.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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After Banus stepped away from the show, Jimenez was thrilled to finally take on the part — but some Days fans were eager to voice their disapproval.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Frequent cover star Anderson, now 57, makes a surprise appearance, and while Hefner is thrilled, the girls are not.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
We are thrilled to introduce you to these individuals along with all of the TIME100 Next, and can’t wait to gather together with the 2024 honorees in New York City in October.
—Sam Jacobs, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
If audio is his forte, he’ll be thrilled to unwrap Crosley’s combination radio/CD player, an unexpected and striking gift.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilled
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At my house, its matchbooks, coffee mugs, and even wine glasses, and my guests are often delighted by the extra detail.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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The fashion enthusiast in your life will be delighted to find this wrapped up under their tree!Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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In 2007, when the wreck was found, the group was ecstatic.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just two days after the video of his costume went viral, Erin showed off her son's ecstatic reaction to receiving the tickets in yet another TikTok.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Speaking about the disgraced film producer in Sav Rodgers' documentary Chasing Chasing Amy, Smith recalls screening the movie for Weinstein, 72, and feeling overjoyed at his reaction.Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thankfully, after meeting Omelet, Niño calmed down and was overjoyed to return home.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Aaron Cash, one of Quinteros' attorneys, said his client was happy with the judge's decision.Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Garbers and his teammates celebrated by sprinting over to a corner of the stadium where UCLA fans were seated, players pointing to acknowledge those who made the long trip before returning to a jubilant locker room to spray each other with water and sing the fight song.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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One of the most important ingredients is Shostakovich’s wild, jubilant, tragic Symphony No. 10, which the New York Philharmonic, led by Keri-Lynn Wilson, will perform live.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
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But that Friday the second-grader was elated to stretch her legs for a bear drive on state game land with her grandfather, her dad, and a dozen of his buddies.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Howe and his colleagues at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy were elated by the video, which was captured at the Richard Underwood Nature Refuge in southwest Queensland in June.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Sep. 2024
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In 1951, Leonard Bernstein led the New York Philharmonic in the première of the raucous, joyous Second Symphony.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Gotham is honored to present this year’s Social Justice Tribute to such a joyous and groundbreaking project.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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The hot priest advises Eddie to earn forgiveness and stop punishing himself and then suggests that Eddie do something joyful after his penance.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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This early engagement with the season reflects the growing role of Christmas as an emotional anchor - an anticipated, joyful moment that punctuates the end of the year.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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