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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Nearby, there is a riveted steel column fitted with grips for rock climbing and a rope swing for extra thrills.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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This year's Oscar nominees and winners have something for everyone, including high-speed motorsport thrills and an adaptation of a classic Gothic novel.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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The purposeful kicks counter her body’s buoyancy, bringing her down to about 30 feet, then to neutral buoyancy for 10 more feet, and, finally, to negative buoyancy—or freefall, sinking—below 50 to 60 feet.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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As a result, experts have recommended arriving at the airport extra early, especially as the popular spring break travel period kicks of in earnest.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Frissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frissons. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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