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
One that becomes mutual, as a mother/daughter dynamic emerges, as does an erotic frisson, despite their age difference.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
There was a frisson of excitement.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
This in itself makes a refreshing change from the usual baffling Marvel McGuffin, and even though the outcome is wholly predictable, there’s a definite frisson in the sight of The Herald’s liquid-metal hand trying to snatch Sue’s baby from the womb.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 July 2025
At some kind of reception in a high-end Manhattan hotel, guest Sophie (Silverstone) claps eyes on cater waiter Elliot (Glusman), creating immediate mutual frisson.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 July 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
There was a frisson of excitement.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
This in itself makes a refreshing change from the usual baffling Marvel McGuffin, and even though the outcome is wholly predictable, there’s a definite frisson in the sight of The Herald’s liquid-metal hand trying to snatch Sue’s baby from the womb.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 July 2025
At some kind of reception in a high-end Manhattan hotel, guest Sophie (Silverstone) claps eyes on cater waiter Elliot (Glusman), creating immediate mutual frisson.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisson
Noun
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The horror films that stay with me are the ones that feel personal first and supernatural second, and this movie blends pulpy genre thrills with a story about masculinity and power.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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The roar of the crowds gathered at the base of the 101-story building still echoed in his ears, and the thrill of scaling its ten abstract metal dragons vibrated through his body.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Arokodare stepped up, claimed the ball off Krejci and took the spot kick.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sambal olek sauce, Siracha sauce, rice vinegar, and honey provide the sweet, sour, and spicy kick to this salmon bowl.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Frisson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frisson. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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