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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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
In one timeline, Homer is thrilled to discover that his dreaded sisters-in-law Patty and Selma are dead, but that the world no longer has doughnuts.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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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The Hotties were thrilled to hear there’s more music on the way for ’25 from the Grammy-winning rapper.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
In one timeline, Homer is thrilled to discover that his dreaded sisters-in-law Patty and Selma are dead, but that the world no longer has doughnuts.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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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
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The coaching staff are delighted with him — for his quality, his work ethic, his humour around the dressing room and his desire to improve.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Customers were delighted with the diversity, quality, efficiency and reliability of services, which were often experienced as different and superior to those of competitors.Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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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
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The collage in Muriel’s room (Credit: Jacob Whitehead) Next to it is another quote, an exhausted but ecstatic athlete on the finish line.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the clip, he was seen smiling and putting his hands on his face in disbelief, before continuing to dance alongside Swift's ecstatic dad, Scott.Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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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
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Interpreting the signs, the priest could tell whether a partnership would be happy, challenging or doomed—as well as how many children would result.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Candles decorated the floor in the picture, and a violinist was on hand to serenade the happy pair.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kwanzaa in Milwaukee began in a jubilant display of dance and drums on Thursday night.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Upon meeting with his boss, the suspiciously jubilant Herr Knock (Simon McBurney), Thomas is tasked with traveling to a secluded castle in the Carpathian Mountains to obtain a Transylvanian nobleman's signature for the purchase of a decrepit Wisborg mansion.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 23 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
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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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Adding to the pleasure, Wolfe and Brown conspire to give us the full benefit of the joyous talents of Lesli Margherita (as Tessi Tura), Lili Thomas (Mazeppa) and Mylinda Hull (Electra), strutting their stuff to the lip of the stage, delighting the audience.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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For Kenzie Scanlon, ringing in the holidays wasn't always a joyous time.Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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