spine-tingling
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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It’s really no wonder that Neill would go on to play characters who echoed Mark’s descent into madness, splitting off into equally extraordinary works of spine-tingling creature feature dread.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
On an LP full of spine-tingling performances, the undeniable high point is Hathaway’s take on Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” — a clear-eyed if optimistic portrait of resilience and cultural exchange.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
He said: "It is spine-tingling to know the watch's connection to one of the most famous and tragic events of the 20th Century."
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
I remember and now cherish the spine-tingling moments in debates where someone changed their mind before my very eyes.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
It was eerie, spine-tingling, unearthly; it lifted the hair on Harry’s scalp and made his heart feel as though it was swelling to twice its normal size.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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