as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
a cultural critic who argues that people have become too dependent upon the instant gratification and titillation that television and the Internet provide
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Noun
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To the public, Franks’ death appeared to have been orchestrated for money and for thrill.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025 -
To cut us off from the thrill of crossing borders and soaring over distant landscapes would deny us a fundamental pleasure of moviegoing.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Try a rich and creamy chocolate-avocado pudding, enjoy a refreshing snack of watermelon with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh mint, or whip up some sweet and spicy candied sweet potatoes for something savory with a kick.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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Stewart, a right-hander with the same height and similar frame as Sunday’s Yankee starter Max Fried, used a short leg kick and delivered to catcher J.C. Escarra.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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“Titillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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