arousals

noun

plural of arousal
as in intoxications

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  1. intoxications
  2. highs
  3. thrills
  4. frissons
Noun
  • Its graphic clarity teems with ornament and glitter, visual intoxications that signal delusions and snares.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of intoxications
Noun
  • The musical is still commanding high attendance, though its grosses have gradually fallen from the highs of 2025.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That may seem more palatable, but a keen observer might notice that prior highs occasionally present some technical resistance, and Costco topped out at about $1,090 back in mid-May.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of highs
Noun
  • Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • His House Rocking a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, His House is a modern horror classic, using the genre's power to deliver both thrills and incisive social commentary.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrills
Noun
  • Although those claims are hotly contested, R1’s debut sent markets reeling and frissons through Silicon Valley.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of frissons
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