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Recent Examples of suspenseful
Coproduced with Grayson Beatz, the track is laid back compared to his other bass-thumping, suspenseful works.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Sitting front row, Fox and Pollan happily cuddled up in front of the camera ahead of the game, which made for a suspenseful evening.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
There are also some genuinely suspenseful beats amid the more outrageous flourishes, which include the killer concealing a chainsaw under their cloak and a karate instructor blaming a violent assault on having ingested bad chop suey.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Though The Missed Connection was her first romance book with suspenseful elements, Williams notes a through-line between the novel and her other work, including Seven Days in June and A Love Song for Ricki Wilde.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Director Andrew Patterson’s suspenseful debut keeps you on the edge of your seat as two smalltown 1950s New Mexico teens — one a switchboard operator, the other a DJ — tune into something that’s out there and trying to communicate.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Her father encouraged her to read literary fiction, and her mother introduced her to suspenseful thriller books by Mary Higgins Clark and Robin Cook.
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Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
The alternately suspenseful and silly scene nicely sets up the tone for this new season, which is infused with references to classic Westerns as much as screwball comedies.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
While the premise seems suspenseful and full of mystery, the game is actually surprisingly chill.
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Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Sitting front row, Fox and Pollan happily cuddled up in front of the camera ahead of the game, which made for a suspenseful evening.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
There are also some genuinely suspenseful beats amid the more outrageous flourishes, which include the killer concealing a chainsaw under their cloak and a karate instructor blaming a violent assault on having ingested bad chop suey.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Though The Missed Connection was her first romance book with suspenseful elements, Williams notes a through-line between the novel and her other work, including Seven Days in June and A Love Song for Ricki Wilde.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Director Andrew Patterson’s suspenseful debut keeps you on the edge of your seat as two smalltown 1950s New Mexico teens — one a switchboard operator, the other a DJ — tune into something that’s out there and trying to communicate.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Her father encouraged her to read literary fiction, and her mother introduced her to suspenseful thriller books by Mary Higgins Clark and Robin Cook.
—
Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
The alternately suspenseful and silly scene nicely sets up the tone for this new season, which is infused with references to classic Westerns as much as screwball comedies.
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
While the premise seems suspenseful and full of mystery, the game is actually surprisingly chill.
—
Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspenseful
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The only thing missing from an enthralling first 45 minutes was a goal, but that wasn't for lack of trying.
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In fairness, there were long stretches of South Africa-Czech Republic that were not entirely enthralling.
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The most engrossing aspect of the relationship is that it’s maintained tension.
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Lunch on a Beam is part personal journey, part social history, and wholly engrossing.
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That became clear when the venue hosted a riveting Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinal doubleheader that involved the United States and Canada.
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Norway's star forward Erling Haaland hasn’t played today, but fans expecting to see a high-scoring display haven’t been let down, as Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in a riveting first half.
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Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
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Instead of a captivating burst of fireworks, the Golden Gate Bridge glowed with hues of greens, yellows, reds and more as the fog shielded the display.
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Almost from the outset Wednesday, Balogun was a captivating presence.
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This July will include an intriguing mix of madcap comedies, sweeping action epics and independent fare hoping to get as many viewers into theaters — or in front of their televisions — as possible.
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But there are some very intriguing narratives in play after the genre of TV went through a renaissance this year.
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With family-friendly films like 1994'sAngels in the Outfield and gripping dramas like 1998's Beloved, Glover became renowned for his versatility and power onscreen.
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James answered a few of my questions about his gripping recent report.
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One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
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But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
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“Suspenseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspenseful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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