as in thrill
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 frisson
For the students, the evacuations at first carry an air of palpable panic, even a perverse frisson of adventure, though with frequent repetition, mortal danger gets blunted into exasperated boredom.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
By night, his workplace offers camaraderie and a frisson of excitement.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
And Pantera has less exposition than most heist flicks, which gives it an extra frisson of pleasant incoherence.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
His aim is to use their technical mastery to bring a frisson of daring back to British fashion.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
By night, his workplace offers camaraderie and a frisson of excitement.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
And Pantera has less exposition than most heist flicks, which gives it an extra frisson of pleasant incoherence.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
His aim is to use their technical mastery to bring a frisson of daring back to British fashion.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisson
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From high-altitude thrills to idyllic nature treks via horseback, this historic hotel offers a truly diverse range of activities to keep guests occupied during a stay, with plenty of lavish amenities to enjoy along the way.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Plus, this thrill show includes dance, flips, tricks, and to close the show, a motorcycle trick ride inside a 14-foot diameter sphere.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Stock up on your favorite flavor combos, making sure to include fruity, sweet, and even syrups with a little kick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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The kicks come with many of the same comfortable designs as its beloved Oca Low sneakers that even Gabrielle Union has worn.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Frisson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frisson. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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