- present participle of thrill.
thrilling
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Lamar Jackson’s thrilling return to the Baltimore Ravens lasted about as long as it took you to read this gimmicky sentence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Their darkness and surreality narrow your attention and enhance your connection to their stunning, futuristic artifacts, turning a familiar experience into a thrilling journey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
But the film’s thrilling showmanship, lavish craft, stellar acting and $1.7-billion box-office total make it the prohibitive favorite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Dench said she felt as if she were in a wind tunnel when Poitier walked in, adding: "It was thrilling."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Most beautiful of all are the emotions: She feels the tides of fear, bloodlust, despair, and blind fury like a swimmer in a stormy sea, overwhelming yet thrilling.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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