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
ABC News, 10 June 2026
Qatar was the venue for the last World Cup in 2022, where Argentina emerged as champions, beating France on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 tie.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Also new this year, the eventual champion will have to win five knockout games on the trot, setting the stage for an unpredictable yet thrilling five weeks.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
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Adjective
That thrilling conclusion, with Corazon Aquino ascending to the presidency and Marcos dramatically driven into exile, would stay with Briscoe forever.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Qatar was the venue for the last World Cup in 2022, where Argentina emerged as champions, beating France on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 tie.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Verb
Qatar 2022 was an abomination in so many ways, a World Cup staged in a nation roughly the size of Connecticut, with an appalling human rights record, but the football was frequently thrilling.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Also new this year, the eventual champion will have to win five knockout games on the trot, setting the stage for an unpredictable yet thrilling five weeks.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
Adjective
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Other research has reinforced the idea that reframing a stressful challenge into an exciting opportunity can lead to better performance.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Most exciting perhaps is how intuitive the lights are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Her own story of abuse becomes a central character in a protest drama that unfurls into electrifying song-and-dance numbers and movement choreography.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Catch a show with a breathtaking backdrop.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Nina Dobrev put an unexpected—yet breathtaking—spin on the bridal trend on Saturday.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The main card event promises to be an interesting fight.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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That combination makes Norwegian Epic one of the more interesting mainstream cruise ships sailing in Europe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The back end of this position group is also intriguing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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If Pearce attends mandatory minicamp, his integration into the locker room, as well as his involvement in the team’s practices, will be particularly intriguing as Stefanski tries setting his culture.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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