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frisson

noun

frē-ˈsōⁿ

Definition of frisson next

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. —

Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026 Promises of crispness, and maybe a little frisson of danger. —

Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 14 Nov. 2025 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. —

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One of my all-time favorite experiences was crafting an unforgettable luxury safari, tailored to heighten the thrill of adventure while providing unparalleled comfort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Joana Mallwitz, whose debut with the orchestra last year was a thrill a minute, has been invited back.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026