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
Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
That was a thrill, to be on the Ryman stage — ah, wow.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
State officials weren’t thrilled last year to learn Connecticut has a nearly $3 billion difference between taxes owed to the state and actual collections.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In a moment when AI and digital technology allows for on-demand perfection, there’s a creeping thrill to the possibility of flaws and dissonance.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
That was a thrill, to be on the Ryman stage — ah, wow.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
That cinematic sensation is real, and often thrilling.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
State officials weren’t thrilled last year to learn Connecticut has a nearly $3 billion difference between taxes owed to the state and actual collections.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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York and Rochdale issued a statement before kick-off, arguing that the quota should be increased from two to three, in line with the EFL’s three divisions.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Top with sea salt for an additional salty kick.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then, on Friday and Saturday, DeCosta would methodically attempt to upgrade his roster at numerous positions — with much of that energy geared toward enhancing star quarterback Lamar Jackson’s reality — a prospect that excited him as the three-day marathon approached.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Strong relationships also tend to go hand-in-hand with finding work that genuinely excites you—something Jassy has emphasized in his own career advice.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The exhilaration of ever so briefly catching a wave was electric.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Dabbling in crime provides the exhilaration Morgan longs for.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
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The expediency of their exchanges (back and forth over a couple of weeks) electrified the planet, especially the mounting viciousness of Lamar’s attack (ad hominem all the way).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yungblud gives an electrifying performance onstage at London's O2 Arena on April 24.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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