as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
tabloids titillate their readers with racy details about the private lives of media-created celebrities
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Recent Examples of titillate
Place Pigalle titillated audiences in Miami Beach for decades.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
OneTaste in its heyday was a titillating blend of San Francisco’s counterculture and its tech boom — a wellness startup that made headlines by advocating female empowerment through orgasm.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
There are too many plot holes and too many convenient narratives devices; too many bafflingly random reveals meant to shock or titillate that just leave the viewer feeling confused and irritated.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
As he’s titillated, the camera tilts to reveal his newborn slung across his chest.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2024
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
OneTaste in its heyday was a titillating blend of San Francisco’s counterculture and its tech boom — a wellness startup that made headlines by advocating female empowerment through orgasm.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
There are too many plot holes and too many convenient narratives devices; too many bafflingly random reveals meant to shock or titillate that just leave the viewer feeling confused and irritated.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
As he’s titillated, the camera tilts to reveal his newborn slung across his chest.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for titillate
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But here’s what really excites me: This isn’t just about the wealthy getting wealthier.—
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In a moment that has fans talking and excited more than ever, Ross is joined by her Girlfriends co-stars Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, and Persia White, marking their first onscreen reunion in years.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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Before scooting away from our Zoom to prepare for her performance on Wednesday, Scherzinger takes a moment to offer a fond salute to Lloyd and the cast of Evita that’s just officially opened at the London Palladium to mostly, but not all, thrilling raves at the London Palladium.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Attendees can expect a set list that weaves together her acclaimed earlier hits with thrilling new material.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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On June 18, New York announced a $53 million expansion to its voucher program for electrifying last-mile truck fleets, offering vouchers from $340,000 to $425,000 for each truck, depending on the model.—
Rambo Talabong,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Uranus enters Gemini today, electrifying communication.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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“Titillate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillate. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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