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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Recent Examples of titillation
But the companies that were early to embrace mature AI also encountered legal and societal minefields and harmful abuse as a growing number of people have turned to the technology for companionship or titillation.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
There were moments of incredible intimacy as well as moments of titillation and moments of danger.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
That’s a sad thing for fashion, because fashion is about titillation and should be fun.
—James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
There were moments of incredible intimacy as well as moments of titillation and moments of danger.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
That’s a sad thing for fashion, because fashion is about titillation and should be fun.
—James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for titillation
Noun
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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For skiers, few things compare to the thrill of carving through powder and exploring new terrain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The play, along with a successful extra-point kick from Harrison Butker, put the Chiefs up 21-7.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Try Coffee With Ginger or Chili To give your coffee a spicy kick and extra perks, sprinkle a pinch of ground ginger or chili powder onto your coffee grounds before brewing.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Titillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillation. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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