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
Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Although they were later recaptured, the security breach shook Israelis and thrilled Palestinians.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Friends and family members who are thrilled for the happy couple may want to know when the partnership will become official, but choosing a date is not always so simple.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Although they were later recaptured, the security breach shook Israelis and thrilled Palestinians.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilled
Adjective
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But perhaps no one will be more delighted than the previously relatively unknown star, Borisov, who has become the first Russian actor to earn an Oscar nomination in a performance category since 1977.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Family-friendly Offerings My 13-year-old daughter, who up until now has only been on expedition cruises, was delighted with World Europa’s kid-friendly offerings, including multiple arcades, virtual reality rides, and F1 simulator cars that were, admittedly, fun for us adults, too.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Marketers are right to be excited by the potential of AI.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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You must be excited your film is doing so well.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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The title track starts off sounding like gamelan music, then turns into a busy-grooved evocation on finding catharsis by going for a swim at a busy beach, creating her own ecstatic iteration of traditional baptismal blues imagery.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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Breakthroughs in reasoning are why many AI experts waxed ecstatic over OpenAI’s release of its o3 and o3 mini models last month.—
Clint Boulton,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Danny DeVito is overjoyed to be a grandfather and teach his kids lessons about parenthood.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Bears fans and the organization are likely overjoyed with this hire, as Johnson is coming from an NFC North rival.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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For some, one’s innie is not just a second self but a second chance, an opportunity to create a spinoff who might be happier, better, kinder.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Yet Nova stands out because of the juxtaposition of happy revelers — mostly young and dedicated to peace and harmony — with the deadly rampage.—
Karen-Janine Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The place was swarming with a jubilant crowd of Trump supporters in bright red MAGA hats, watching reruns of the Trumps bidding farewell to the Bidens on giant television screens.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Bruno's reaction—a jubilant leap to greet his sibling—sets the tone for the duo's energetic bond.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Happy Canadians, for a While The Canadians were elated.—
Elisabeth Bumiller,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Who should watch: Early risers who appreciate Today and, really, any fans of NBC shows will be elated.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In fact, January 20 could be a super joyous occasion for many people.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The moralising will subside when Neymar calls it a day, be that next week or — here’s hoping — in a couple of years, after a joyous swansong with Chicago or Santos or Flamengo, maybe even one final tilt at the World Cup.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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