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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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  1. thrills
  2. kicks
Noun
  • There will be cheer and thrills and profits generated by the burgeoning technology in the years to come.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The beloved original delivered plenty of twists, thrills, and chills, courtesy of director Griffin Dunne and Alice Hoffman, who wrote the novels the 1998 and 2026 films are based on.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrills
Noun
  • This is not a bet that Robinson will return kicks for the Falcons this year.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The sleek kicks have a classic silhouette and lightweight design that won’t feel heavy or bulky, even after all-day wear.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of kicks

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“Frissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frissons. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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