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
Rotem Rozental,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
There’s always a certain thrill in these rare moments, reminders that even the smartest show on television isn’t always right.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Though Williams's Wimbledon comeback didn't end with a win, she was thrilled to be back on the London court where she's celebrated so many memorable games and victories—especially with her daughters, Alexis and Adira, watching in the crowd.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 July 2026
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Noun
Think about the thrill of discovery when the pictures finally emerge as objects on paper.
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Rotem Rozental,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
There’s always a certain thrill in these rare moments, reminders that even the smartest show on television isn’t always right.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Verb
We were thrilled when it was announced that Argentina, England, the Netherlands and Algeria would be based in or near KC.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Though Williams's Wimbledon comeback didn't end with a win, she was thrilled to be back on the London court where she's celebrated so many memorable games and victories—especially with her daughters, Alexis and Adira, watching in the crowd.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for thrill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
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The hottest game had ended early Saturday evening and after more than 90 minutes of elbows, shoves and kicks to the shin, the players on France and Paraguay were still hot.
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White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
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Levine Cava hopes that the Tropical Park time capsule and America 250 monument get tricentennial Miami residents excited in 2076.
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Getting excited by watching travel vlogs helps redirect my fear into something positive.
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Since 2004, Far Cry has more than 100 million unique players and is one of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises, known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open world playgrounds, unique stories and memorable antagonists.
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But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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This refers to electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and electrifying industry.
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The world will add more than a billion people by mid-century, and as economies grow and electrify, global power demand is on track to roughly double.
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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