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
Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
O’Neill’s book is thrilling but dense, filled with countless threads to pull and dark corridors to explore.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Equally thrilling for the faithful will be photo evidence of George and Andrew going caroling in disguise.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
And, as any dim sum lover can attest, there are few more thrilling reveals than the dramatic lifting of a bamboo steamer lid.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
O’Neill’s book is thrilling but dense, filled with countless threads to pull and dark corridors to explore.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The latest, a thrilling 36-33 comeback victory over the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles, put Washington on the cusp of its first playoff appearance since 2020 and cemented Daniels as the massive favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Equally thrilling for the faithful will be photo evidence of George and Andrew going caroling in disguise.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
Adjective
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These moments can be exciting, ratcheting up the tension of an encounter as natural forces and world physics impact the flow of the game.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her choice of Bose earphones, though, hint at something exciting to come.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
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All summer long, TV broadcasters discussed the crowds flocking to Sardinia’s stunning coastlines, the historic streets of Rome and the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast.—
Andrea Pietrini,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sailing roundtrip from Seattle on select dates between June and September 2025, this itinerary brings guests face-to-face with some of Alaska’s most breathtaking landscapes and cultural highlights.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Di Placido covers TikTok and Twitter trends, breaking down interesting conversations and controversies surrounding celebrities and the entertainment industry, focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories such as Star Wars and House of the Dragon.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting detail came from Alonso, the only active F1 driver to attend an F1 ‘legends’ dinner held in London on Monday night.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Here, the film starts to pivot in intriguing ways, as Yehuda practically experiences real-time whiplash.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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There’s an argument to make for and against each center fielder, which makes this position battle the most intriguing in camp.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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