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as in excited
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 thrilled
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The insular island is best known for staging an annual pageant that depicts the cannibalistic murder of four English soldiers — and believe it or not, the locals who stage this play aren’t thrilled to see four English guests in their town.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Bryan West, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
The insular island is best known for staging an annual pageant that depicts the cannibalistic murder of four English soldiers — and believe it or not, the locals who stage this play aren’t thrilled to see four English guests in their town.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The main event was a bit surprising to some, but White didn’t seem too thrilled to dive deep into the process his team went through in making the decision.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The insular island is best known for staging an annual pageant that depicts the cannibalistic murder of four English soldiers — and believe it or not, the locals who stage this play aren’t thrilled to see four English guests in their town.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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My cousin was thrilled with the incredible support from the fans and is deeply grateful for Christian’s generosity.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
The insular island is best known for staging an annual pageant that depicts the cannibalistic murder of four English soldiers — and believe it or not, the locals who stage this play aren’t thrilled to see four English guests in their town.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilled
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The latest entry to the Meet the Parents franchise premiered over 10 years ago, and fans of the movies might be delighted to learn that Universal Pictures wants to get the original cast together for another sequel.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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His first pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was pro-legalization; cannabis advocates were delighted.Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recently, it was announced that the title would be re-released on colorful vinyl in early 2025, and that reveal surely excited those who still love the rockers.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Presumably, the writers were excited by the general existence of a national maple syrup reserve and decided to leave behind the facts — documented in Netflix’s Dirty Money — in favor of a more conventional and also more limited variation on the bumbling small-town heist genre.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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There are thus many reasons to be ecstatic that Assad, a minority Alawite in a majority-Sunni country, is no more.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Like everyone involved, Adler, who appears in all three episodes of Kings From Queens, would be ecstatic if the doc won Best Music Film.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, many people online are simply overjoyed with Fortnite refund: Another similar type of post that’s gaining popularity focuses on the fact this feels like a windfall: Most intriguingly though are the posts about the Fortnite refund that combine this sense of excitement with appreciation.Callum Booth, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Click on the video to see an overjoyed Emerie shake her dad in disbelief!Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Despite Sickle's happy ending, there are still plenty of dogs looking for new forever homes across the country.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bottlenose Dolphins ‘Smile’ During Playful Interactions Bottlenose dolphins are happy to engage in these many forms of play, either in solitude or with others.Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Many Syrians are jubilant about the news and hopeful about the country’s future.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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At a jubilant post-sale dinner, Branczik told me that contemporary and modern collectors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios by turning to Old Masters.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Corum, who played at Michigan, was elated that his old college team defeated Ohio State on Saturday, and that the Rams won on Sunday.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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An elated Sinatra, who realized that the whole ordeal wouldn’t derail his career, swiftly purchased an $85,000 nine-carat engagement ring.Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
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While men crave the joyous beauty of motherhood and the freedom of emotional expression, women resent them.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Find out in this joyous show filled with unforgettable characters and thrilling songs that evoke the London of Dickens’ era.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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