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
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.
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Jake Cole, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
Later in the day, interactions with someone younger, especially from the past, will be warm and friendly, and perhaps even titillating.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Studio Gannett With its noisy buzz of titillating political intrigue, Washington, D.C., isn't known for sitting still and dishing up boring.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Pretending to love the enemy, spurred on by her real love, the romantic plot provides the film’s clever, titillating energy.
—Paul Vidich, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Jake Cole, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
Later in the day, interactions with someone younger, especially from the past, will be warm and friendly, and perhaps even titillating.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Studio Gannett With its noisy buzz of titillating political intrigue, Washington, D.C., isn't known for sitting still and dishing up boring.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Pretending to love the enemy, spurred on by her real love, the romantic plot provides the film’s clever, titillating energy.
—Paul Vidich, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for titillate
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We at Queer Filmworkers United — the former and current staff union of Outfest — are excited by the fresh approach taken by Christopher and the new board of directors in bringing our beloved organization back to life.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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While these developments may excite Apple users, there's a big catch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Winchester coach Wally Dembowski was thrilled with his team’s victory.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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In a thrilling finish, Christian Academy remained perfect after rallying for a victory against Bowling Green.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Sep. 2025
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In his oddly understated way, David Byrne is one of the most electrifying musicians of the last 50 years.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The visiting locker room inside Allegiant Stadium came alive Sunday afternoon, electrified by a Chicago Bears team that had, in simplest terms, found a way.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Titillate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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