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
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The characters’ athleticism speaks volumes too, from the skateboard-level action on sidewalks to the moments when AJ awakens to the physical thrills and transcendent mysteries of catching a wave.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Laughs, tears, and thrills are coming to Netflix in May, as several new titles arrive, including documentaries, movies, mysteries, and reality series.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
4 May 2026
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These new Ubfen kicks look retro but feel especially practical for everyday wear.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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In episode eight of season three, Matthew’s family and friends want to support his burgeoning business, so they’re shown wearing a variety of fresh kicks — ranging from baby Sutton wearing red and white Nike Dunk Lows to Harrison Ford in his aforementioned style.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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“Frissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frissons. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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