as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
those two are still caught up in the giddy frisson of a new romance
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Recent Examples of frisson
The frisson of attraction is palpable from their first meeting, when Venus insists that Rika receive a chair that’s the right size, a fuss that attention-shy Rika would never have made herself.
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Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
The frisson of attraction is palpable from their first meeting, when Venus insists that Rika receive a chair that’s the right size, a fuss that attention-shy Rika would never have made herself.
—Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
Brands don’t typically operate their own factories, which adds another frisson to the debate over who foots the bill.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Although those claims are hotly contested, R1’s debut sent markets reeling and frissons through Silicon Valley.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
The frisson of attraction is palpable from their first meeting, when Venus insists that Rika receive a chair that’s the right size, a fuss that attention-shy Rika would never have made herself.
—Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
Brands don’t typically operate their own factories, which adds another frisson to the debate over who foots the bill.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Although those claims are hotly contested, R1’s debut sent markets reeling and frissons through Silicon Valley.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisson
Noun
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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But every time the noise does clear, there's a chance to rediscover the thrill of the journey.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Noun
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As kick-off time nears, the samba beat quietens down and the players turn to prayer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Nickal stunned Daukaus with a front kick before sending him to the mat with a left hand.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Frisson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frisson. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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