- a variation of goose bumps.
goosebumps
Example Sentences
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They were so soulful — I just got goosebumps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Monks, who witnessed Hopkins recording the albumm said the team had goosebumps on their arms and his "life long knowledge" of classical music was clear to those in the room.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“I swear I have goosebumps just talking about it,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 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
The man on the horse exuded coldness, bringing with him a wind that gave Anya goosebumps.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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