goosebumps

Example Sentences

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"I got goosebumps," she said when asked about the significance of a win.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

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

“The second is the magic. This is what gives you goosebumps and stars in the eyes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

David Moss, 36, from Cheshire, was left in disbelief and said he had "goosebumps" after digging up two clay pots in north Wales.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

It was a song that offered more goosebumps per square inch than any song he had ever heard.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy