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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Noun
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And when the program wraps-up, the fun and thrills can continue.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025 -
The thrills are there, but muted.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And that advice proved useful in the coming years, especially after a growth spurt gave the teenager the physical attributes to deal with the kicks and elbows that came from playing against men often twice his age.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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These kicks offer lightweight foam cushioning in the midsole and a comfort insert that makes long days on your feet much easier.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Frissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frissons. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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