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单词 thriller
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thriller

noun

thrill·​er ˈthri-lər How to pronounce thriller (audio)
: one that thrills
especially : a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the use of a high degree of intrigue, adventure, or suspense

Synonyms

  • cliff-hanger
  • hair-raiser
  • nail-biter
  • suspenser
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Example Sentences

His latest novel is a political thriller. those television awards are hardly thrillers since the same people win year after year
Recent Examples on the Web Kazakh crime drama Brothers, with an honorary mention for Our Father, The Devil from director Ellie Foumbi, a thriller in which an African refugee in France recognizes a charismatic Catholic priest as the warlord who slaughtered her family. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2022 Want a tight little thriller that will remind you of Ruth Rendell and Patricia Highsmith? Andy Meek, BGR, 19 Sep. 2022 For those who want to spend their time outside rather than curled up with a thriller, the home has a private dock on Alkire Lake. Brianna Griff, Chron, 18 Sep. 2022 Appalachian State armed with millions of dollars from Texas A&M and a visit from College GameDay, rewarded their fans with an absolute thriller against Troy. Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2022 The streaming service also releases a big action thriller that day. Rodney Ho, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 The supernatural thriller will re-team Reeves with original director Francis Lawrence. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 With a cast that includes Sasha Lane, Forrest Goodluck and Kristine Froseth, the film plays as part educational essay, part procedural heist thriller. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The Perfect Nanny, a thriller inspired by a notorious news item and also set in contemporary Paris, followed Myriam, a lawyer who decides to return to work while her children are still little. Leslie Camhi, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

thriller

noun

as in suspenser
something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome those television awards are hardly thrillers since the same people win year after year

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • suspenser
  • nail-biter
  • cliff-hanger
  • hair-raiser
  • photo finish
  • squeaker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • yawner
  • blowout
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