titillation

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 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
  • However, the thrill of victory and the record-breaking performances will quickly fade.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Enjoy craft cocktails, cold beer, and fan-favorite dishes like sliders, wings, burgers, and oysters while sharing the thrill with other fans.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the day, Aubrey went 4-of-4, including two 50+ yard kicks.
    Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Not even the wings of death could prepare Sean Evans for the Keke Palmer kick.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Titillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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