- a variation of goose bumps.
goosebumps
Example Sentences
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“It gives me goosebumps that people can still find something in common and work together,” McCarthy said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"Lily and I looked at each other and we had goosebumps," Fonda said.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“It gives me goosebumps to think that would be the time and place that this years-long project would be done.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
My head was hot, but my skin was covered in goosebumps and a cold layer of sweat, and I was feeling like I had to vomit.
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2026
A cold tickle made goosebumps rise on Anya’s arms.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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