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 thrilling
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Walking up the Vessel is an unsettling experience: Cold and maze-like yet thrilling and tense.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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The greatest of all tyrants thunders onto screen in this thrilling story of fossil discovery by three young boys.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Walking up the Vessel is an unsettling experience: Cold and maze-like yet thrilling and tense.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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The Fire sign is symbolized by the archer and governed by Jupiter — the planet of luck and expansion — which adds to the curious and exciting energy in the air.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Some of the most exciting technological developments coming in 2025 are around longevity.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Arquette shines as always and his chemistry with Daniella Pick Tarantino in this film is electrifying.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The large crowds at Harris’s rallies, along with the donations that have poured into her campaign, have drawn comparisons to Obama’s electrifying race for the White House in 2008.Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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Located on the island of Hokkaido, Niseko United brings together four resorts on one mountain, taking winter sports to the next level for skiers and snowboarders alike with its breathtaking views and some of the driest, lightest snow powder in the world.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant's open-air treehouse terrace location offers breathtaking views of the Pitons amidst lush island foliage.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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This could well be a future classic as an introductory reference containing one of the brand’s most interesting modern innovations.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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After Gaetz’s Exit Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, November 22nd Examples A very interesting example is Tim Höttges, the CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG.Susanne Mueller Zantop, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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One of the most intriguing dishes, ‘Pomodoro Strattu,’ is inspired by a 4,000 year-old recipe and combines roasted tomatoes with onions, fennel and capers.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Depending on what happens with Bregman's free agency, this would be an intriguing alternative for the Astros to keep in mind.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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