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
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Imperfect Women is an unconventional, psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the decades-long friendship of three women.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Fiennes has been nominated for an Emmy, seven Golden Globes, and three Academy Awards, including for his turn as a conflicted cardinal in the papal thriller Conclave (2024).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The actor-entrepreneur, 53, was spotted in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 15, filming scenes for the upcoming crime thriller By Any Means.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The venerated Oscar-winning actress stars in the action thriller alongside Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Fiennes has been nominated for an Emmy, seven Golden Globes, and three Academy Awards, including for his turn as a conflicted cardinal in the papal thriller Conclave (2024).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The actor-entrepreneur, 53, was spotted in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 15, filming scenes for the upcoming crime thriller By Any Means.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The venerated Oscar-winning actress stars in the action thriller alongside Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Thriller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriller. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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