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frissons

noun

plural of frisson

as in thrills

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 frissons 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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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

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To reduce those upfront premiums, most workers today choose high-deductible plans, where the median paid out-of-pocket before coverage kicks is now $2,500.

— Merrill Goozner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Kicker Jake Bates has made all but one of his kicks this season.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

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