as in thrilling
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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as in interesting
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as in prurient
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Recent Examples of titillating
Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
On Wednesday, the impeachment inquiry staff is set to interview its most titillating target: Hunter Biden.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 22 Feb. 2024
Jake Cole, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
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Verb
But maybe the most titillating moment of all is the final tennis set — a wordless showdown that feels more like an emotional undressing than a championship match.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
On Wednesday, the impeachment inquiry staff is set to interview its most titillating target: Hunter Biden.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 22 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Antonioni’s critical distance from this mass display makes something of a grim parody of the Sexual Revolution, suggesting that its liberatory possibilities have been forgotten in the name of titillating distraction.
—Jake Cole, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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The natural world is thrilling Dan Sheehan this week.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Wayward is equal parts thrilling and devastating, especially considering the very real industry that inspired the show.—
Erin McMullen,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The bottom line There are worthwhile pieces at the top of the lineup and some interesting additions to the mix, but the Islanders’ biggest reasons for long-term, legitimate excitement are Schaefer’s arrival and a fresh approach in the front office that has already seemed to pay dividends.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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At 32 years old, Weaver is unlikely to receive a long-term deal, so his free agency will be interesting in terms of length and value for a pitcher past his prime looking to convert back from the bullpen to the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In response, Baxter and many other trans artists prefer to play with such perceptions, frustrating the gaze of prurient onlookers.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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First, would the work as whole be seen as prurient by an ordinary person using community standards.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Does the Robeta Ananya make van life more tantalizing for you?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The result offered tantalizing evidence that the universe of knots could be neatly organized.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The show offers an in-depth look at how racy footage ignited public obsession, sparked outrage and impacted the lives of those involved.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Bugatti Tourbillon Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans wore the racy Jacob & Co.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the book, readers hear from many of golf’s biggest names — Tiger’s caddie, his coach, his opponents, his idols, and others, all offering fresh insight into the electrifying highs of his victories and the obstacles on and off the course that threatened his relentless pursuit of perfection.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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The ukulele virtuoso returns for another electrifying performance.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Charlie's public life was unapologetically provocative and thoughtful.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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One of Hollywood’s most provocative young voices of the ’80s and ’90s, Gregg Araki remains optimistic for a new generation of filmmakers.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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Eduardo Rivera-Villarreal, 53, was charged with human trafficking, lewd and lascivious battery and rape of a victim under 17 years old, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bagci remains held without bail on four felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child younger than 14 by force or fear, the Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Titillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillating. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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