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
Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
There have been thrills, spills, and Mariah Carey?
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
O’Leary was thrilled to resume his working relationship with James, in particular.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Sonically, nothing jumps out and thrills, excites, or alarms.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
There have been thrills, spills, and Mariah Carey?
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The new Vancouver flagship boutique will be our largest to date in Canada — and we’re thrilled to expand our presence in the city where Aritzia was founded more than 40 years ago.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
O’Leary was thrilled to resume his working relationship with James, in particular.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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The guys in blue kick toward the yellow poles but the guys in white just kick it back across the field.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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With four direct free-kick goals under his belt in 2025-26, Liverpool haven’t had a more potent dead-ball specialist since Luis Suarez netted five in 2012-13.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nevertheless, new faces and new places might excite you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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When did that pairing take shape for you and what excited you about it?—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a sense of exhilaration and connection.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The exhilaration was much needed after back-to-back losses on a road trip to the state of Michigan sank their Big Ten record even lower.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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An artful renovation has given the Farmhouse—the sixth stay within the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa campus—a distinctive design, with an impressive art collection and interiors that delight the eye.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Last year, the IMO was expected to adopt regulations that would have imposed carbon fees on shipping, which supporters said would have pushed companies to use cleaner fuels and electrify fleets where possible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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During his electrifying performance, Bad Bunny brought out Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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