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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After more than four decades of thrills, the popular coaster consistently has one of the longest lines in Disneyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
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Anderson’s fast-paced, colorful film offers plenty of visceral thrills.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Previous studies have shown that counting kicks enhances attachment scores, but this study is the first to confirm that objective fetal activity itself—not just the mother's perception—predicts stronger bonding.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Frissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frissons. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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