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• noun (Context 1)

A temporary physiological reaction in which tiny muscles at the base of hair follicles contract, causing small raised bumps to appear on the skin, typically triggered by cold temperatures or strong emotions such as fear, awe, or excitement.

Usage Example

"The singer's powerful performance gave the entire audience goose pimples."

Strongest
goose pimples
gooseflesh
Strong
piloerection
horripilation
chills
shivers

• Nearby Words

goose
gooseberry
goosebump
goosebumps
goosefish
gooseflesh
goosey

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Goosebumps. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/goosebumps
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