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
Belly, Kentish Town Small and buzzy, Belly (pictured above) in Kentish Town has all the warmth of a neighbourhood bistro – with a frisson of Filipino flair, writes The Week’s Helen Brown.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
The frisson of attraction is palpable from their first meeting, when Venus insists that Rika receive a chair that’s the right size, a fuss that attention-shy Rika would never have made herself.
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Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
The frisson of attraction is palpable from their first meeting, when Venus insists that Rika receive a chair that’s the right size, a fuss that attention-shy Rika would never have made herself.
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Sarah Chihaya,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
Brands don’t typically operate their own factories, which adds another frisson to the debate over who foots the bill.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
The frisson of attraction is palpable from their first meeting, when Venus insists that Rika receive a chair that’s the right size, a fuss that attention-shy Rika would never have made herself.
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Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
The frisson of attraction is palpable from their first meeting, when Venus insists that Rika receive a chair that’s the right size, a fuss that attention-shy Rika would never have made herself.
—
Sarah Chihaya,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
Brands don’t typically operate their own factories, which adds another frisson to the debate over who foots the bill.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisson
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Universal Kids Resort was built for young families — not thrill seekers.
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Universal Islands of Adventure rounded out the top five, remaining one of the country's premier destinations for thrill-seekers.
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The hottest game had ended early Saturday evening and after more than 90 minutes of elbows, shoves and kicks to the shin, the players on France and Paraguay were still hot.
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White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
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“Frisson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frisson. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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