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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Of course, that’s one of the thrills of reading, too.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This is a win for anyone who’s never been thrilled about skim milk.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Brand shared the thrill of the job with NPR's Rebecca Rosman.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Of course, that’s one of the thrills of reading, too.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Lakers announced themselves as a legitimate playoff threat by piling up thrilling, clutch time wins.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
This is a win for anyone who’s never been thrilled about skim milk.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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The model stepped out for dinner at The Bird Street Club in West Hollywood in a pair of mini bootcut jeans, a style that sits close to the thigh and falls into an extremely subtle kick flare.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2026
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The kick, from 30 yards out on the left side, was punched over the crossbar by Joshua keeper Maverick Ramsey.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Start a group chat about a volunteer idea that excites your curious mind, and invite one friend who loves to engage in lively brainstorming.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Bowen signed as a minor-league free agent and excited the Padres this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those reporters told stories of war in all its gore and its glory, its exhilaration and its ennui.—
Kathy Kiely,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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But Woo stages his action sequences with the grace and fluidity of a great Vincente Minnelli set piece, making the gunfights less acts of violence than of pure aesthetic exhilaration and beauty.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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Whip up endless combinations of adorable treats like mochi, dango, and boba tea to delight your Sanrio friends.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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China has a considerable crude stockpile and is swiftly electrifying its economy, but hundreds of millions of drivers who still rely on gas will likely feel the sting of higher prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the sun dipped below the horizon, Bay Area rapper LaRussell closed out Day 1 with an electrifying set.—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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