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
Although those claims are hotly contested, R1’s debut sent markets reeling and frissons through Silicon Valley.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
One that becomes mutual, as a mother/daughter dynamic emerges, as does an erotic frisson, despite their age difference.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
There was a frisson of excitement.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Lace and sailor collars introduced a frisson between primness and provocation, while the unveiling of its first official male range – and the brand’s first ever pair of trousers – broadened the drama.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
One that becomes mutual, as a mother/daughter dynamic emerges, as does an erotic frisson, despite their age difference.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
There was a frisson of excitement.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Lace and sailor collars introduced a frisson between primness and provocation, while the unveiling of its first official male range – and the brand’s first ever pair of trousers – broadened the drama.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisson
Noun
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For big city thrills with a cool neighbourhood feel.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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Joining the company of a Hall of Famer Donovan was a thrill for Tsakiris, who nonetheless tried to keep things in perspective when asked about it.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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First, a reaction kick save on Maddie Mercado, then another solid stop to deny Emeri Adames on the counterattack.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Alongside the spinner, the Mars Mission set also contains a huge crane that drops supplies, a small base that must be protected from asteroid strikes by building an energy shield, and a Mars rover that can clear debris with a satisfying kick.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Frisson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frisson. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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