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
  • By having the courage to avoid ecstatic thrills and powerful peaks, Bowery Electric forces you to abide with the sound and absorb it without being able to do anything with it.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • One of life’s greatest thrills is watching wildlife in its natural habitat.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrills
Noun
  • While the field-goal unit has mostly thrived, Evans has struggled with consistency, specifically directional placement of his kicks.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Moore also returned kicks and punts for the team against the Browns; he was elevated from the practice squad ahead of game day.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of kicks

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“Frissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frissons. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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