as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks
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as in to excite
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 thrill
Outside Online, 19 May 2025
Whooshing around the oval track at full speed, maneuvering to get past whoever is in the way, is a thrill Rock Town Roller Derby women seek on the regular.
—Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Abundance grows in the garden and bartering, or trading homegrown passionfruit and artichokes is thrilling.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Rushing Whitewater The thrill of whitewater in Michigan is just a paddle-stroke away at the Bear River Recreation Area in downtown Petoskey.
—Outside Online, 19 May 2025
Whooshing around the oval track at full speed, maneuvering to get past whoever is in the way, is a thrill Rock Town Roller Derby women seek on the regular.
—Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Verb
Mat Franco – Season 9 Mat Franco made history by becoming the first magician to win the competition, thrilling audiences with his innovative sleight-of-hand tricks and engaging storytelling.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Abundance grows in the garden and bartering, or trading homegrown passionfruit and artichokes is thrilling.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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Both are generously sized, boating succulent fillings and a kick of heat that’s just right.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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Cage’s haunted delivery, contrasting powerfully with Knell’s anxious, terrified giggling, gives the scene a metaphysical kick.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The first sign that his tour might excite the public came on the opening day, in Omaha, where the organizers switched venues to accommodate a rush of attendees and still had to turn hundreds more away.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Shadow on projects that excite you (with your manager’s permission).—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The teaser trailer, set to dramatic music, gives a brief history of the CISO role and features several people sharing snippets of stories of stress and exhilaration on the job.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Public lands are our shorthand for freedom and exhilaration.—
Tracy Stone-Manning,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
Verb
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This has delighted Cruise's fans online, who can't stop posting about Cruise's love for a buttery tub.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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With more than 155,000 upvotes on TikTok, Milo's inclusion in his owner's daily prayers delighted internet users.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The event was electrified with pomp and fraternal celebration rarely seen in the modern world.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2025
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For those in Chicagoland, the news is particularly electrifying, said the leader of the Gary Diocese.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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