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.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frissons
Noun
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For thrills, nearby attractions include a gondola, alpine coaster, summer luge, and swimming/sauna complex.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2026
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Though she’s often criticized for her being provocative, one thing Madonna can’t be accused of is cutting corners in pursuit of superficial thrills.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Noun
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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With spot kicks like those, a certain recent Champions League finalist would’ve surely benefited from having this penalty-taking machine on their side.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
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“Frissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frissons. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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