- a variation of goose bumps.
goosebumps
Example Sentences
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Doncic, who said the crowd’s chants gave him goosebumps, added it “makes my heart happy” seeing the reaction from all of his teammates.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Justin Matthews, Hansons' regional director for Kent and Sussex, said the "unique item" had given him "goosebumps" when he first saw it.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
He’s spent his entire career in the business of making goosebumps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
Sometimes that summary nestles within internal stirrings, like the goosebumps produced by the opening chords of Jane’s Addiction’s “Ocean Size” when Sydney Chandler’s Wendy realizes she can speak to the xemomorphs.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025
The man on the horse exuded coldness, bringing with him a wind that gave Anya goosebumps.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack