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
New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of the most thrilling moments in movie history come from people testing the limits of gravity, speed and common sense.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Unlike the thrilling fourth quarter, Allen didn’t get a chance to respond because of the overtime rule the NFL had in place at the time.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The sporting rivalry between Biggs and the Bells has turned into an ever more thrilling speed race.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of the most thrilling moments in movie history come from people testing the limits of gravity, speed and common sense.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The project, like Rembrandt’s final self-portraits, had the thrilling gravity of work in which a mature artist brings his wealth of experience to bear on the unassimilable fact of mortality.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Unlike the thrilling fourth quarter, Allen didn’t get a chance to respond because of the overtime rule the NFL had in place at the time.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
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The park offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Southern Africa, with a million acres of biodiverse savannas, wetlands, and montane rainforests, and a range of animals that includes buffalo herds, lion prides, and an array of birds.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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That changed two years ago, when the ISU lifted its ban in a bid to make the sport more exciting and popular among younger fans.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Finnsson added that the costs of using cleaner fuels or electrifying fleets have also prompted resistance.—
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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Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate reacted to that breathtaking strike by putting their hands on their head in disbelief.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With thousands of romantic restaurants, breathtaking views, and honeymoon-ready hotels, the Eternal City tops a new global list.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Later during the keynote, Hounsou shared an interesting nugget about the film’s budget when asked by an audience member about the difficulty of getting period films about the African diaspora off the ground in Hollywood.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bubic had an interesting offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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Even a seeming villain like Dunster’s Archie gets intriguing shading over the course of the season.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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And what an intriguing story regarding 28-0 Elsinore.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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