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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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Targeted at younger folks and beginners, all three promise proper dirt-bike thrills without the noise, fuel, or maintenance of an ICE motorcycle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
The opening weekend of high school football provided some thrills and surprises.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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The system allows robots to execute complex maneuvers, including cartwheels, spin kicks, sports movements, and acrobatics, without requiring separate training for each task.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Sanders was even worse, converting only 2-of-5 kicks, missing from 38, 43 and 54 yards.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

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