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, 16 Dec. 2024
While, in the streaming era, there is never a shortage of movies and TV shows to get your heart racing, for those who prefer the thrill of a real-life story, the best true-crime shows deliver.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
The movie starts at a drowsy hilltop picnic, which is interrupted when a prince (Denzel Washington, magnificent) and his military entourage—including Branagh and Keanu Reeves, as the duke’s bad-hearted brother—ride into view, galloping up the Tuscan road in thrilling slow motion.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Lurking underneath the thrill of the moment is a great deal of anxiety.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
While, in the streaming era, there is never a shortage of movies and TV shows to get your heart racing, for those who prefer the thrill of a real-life story, the best true-crime shows deliver.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
This exclusive offer includes savings of up to 35% off on room rates, discounts on thrilling island activities, and much more.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
The movie starts at a drowsy hilltop picnic, which is interrupted when a prince (Denzel Washington, magnificent) and his military entourage—including Branagh and Keanu Reeves, as the duke’s bad-hearted brother—ride into view, galloping up the Tuscan road in thrilling slow motion.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
Noun
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And kicker Mitch Jeter, who had missed half of his 12 field goal attempts and battled injuries this season, made two of his three kicks on Friday, including a 49-yarder with seven seconds remaining in the first half that put Notre Dame ahead 17-3 at halftime.Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, Jake Elliott pushed his kick wide left on the 44-yard try.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Cybertruck’s militaristic futurism may excite Musk, but in risk-averse markets such as the EU and the UK, any new technologies must be vetted not by early-adopter customers but by accredited labs.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the script grabbing his attention, Guadagnino was also excited by the prospect of working with Roberts.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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The best art books lend themselves to exploration, exhilaration, and contemplation.Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
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My sense of relief when the President stepped aside, on July 21st, became exhilaration when Harris sprinted out of the gate the following day and assumed the Democratic mantle.Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
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The 6-year-old then grins, apparently delighted by the news.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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These will help create market demand, and ultimately delight customers with the introduction of innovative new products that will benefit their lives.Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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As the United States and other nations electrify more of their economies in a bid to reduce global warming, the Copper State is on the cusp of a transformational mining boom.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cox expects roughly 25% of new vehicle sales to be electrified in 2025, including a more than 10% penetration for all-electric models.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Thrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrill. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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