thrill
verb (used with object)
to affect with a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement, as to produce a tremor or tingling sensation through the body.
has been thrilling
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present perfect progressiveof thrill (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Fallout, a new Amazon Prime series based on the post-apocalyptic gaming franchise of the same name, has been thrilling reviewers and fans, and has been commissioned for a second season.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2024
Over the past few years, it has been thrilling to see the long-overdue representation of Native American stories on movie and TV screens.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
“I am not happy about what I have done. Yes, it has been thrilling, exciting and has also come with failures along the way.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2022
Cracking open the tortured, twisted and complicated lives behind the picture-perfect veneer has been thrilling to explore, Kravitz says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2019
Since they formed in 2005, Japanese alternative rock band One OK Rock has been thrilling rabid fans at sold-out shows with their fast and furious blend of high-octane punk, alt rock and pop.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 5, 2016
