as in delighted
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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
Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Although they were later recaptured, the security breach shook Israelis and thrilled Palestinians.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Friends and family members who are thrilled for the happy couple may want to know when the partnership will become official, but choosing a date is not always so simple.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Although they were later recaptured, the security breach shook Israelis and thrilled Palestinians.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilled
Adjective
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But perhaps no one will be more delighted than the previously relatively unknown star, Borisov, who has become the first Russian actor to earn an Oscar nomination in a performance category since 1977.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Family-friendly Offerings My 13-year-old daughter, who up until now has only been on expedition cruises, was delighted with World Europa’s kid-friendly offerings, including multiple arcades, virtual reality rides, and F1 simulator cars that were, admittedly, fun for us adults, too.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Marketers are right to be excited by the potential of AI.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Despite initial concerns around burnout and job displacement, most workers are excited by the prospects of incorporating generative AI into their roles, with 93% of banking employees eager to use it.—
David Parker,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The title track starts off sounding like gamelan music, then turns into a busy-grooved evocation on finding catharsis by going for a swim at a busy beach, creating her own ecstatic iteration of traditional baptismal blues imagery.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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Breakthroughs in reasoning are why many AI experts waxed ecstatic over OpenAI’s release of its o3 and o3 mini models last month.—
Clint Boulton,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But overjoyed liberals seem to again have a discomfiting ally in Trump, who released a curious post-collapse statement that appeared to heap ridicule on Putin.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 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
Adjective
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A good deal is one in which everyone walks away happy or everyone walks away mad.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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For some, one’s innie is not just a second self but a second chance, an opportunity to create a spinoff who might be happier, better, kinder.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The triumphant touchdown of the company’s Nova-C lunar lander, called Odysseus, spurred jubilant cheers during the company’s webcast.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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These handmade trimmings, drenched in jubilant jewel tones, set the stage for a timeless holiday scene.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Tinkering tunes, elated beats, percolating sounds, beautiful production, celestial soundscapes and more are heard on the long play.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Who should watch: Early risers who appreciate Today and, really, any fans of NBC shows will be elated.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In fact, January 20 could be a super joyous occasion for many people.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The moralising will subside when Neymar calls it a day, be that next week or — here’s hoping — in a couple of years, after a joyous swansong with Chicago or Santos or Flamengo, maybe even one final tilt at the World Cup.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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