titillations

noun

plural of titillation
as in thrills
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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  1. thrills
  2. kicks
Noun
  • Real horror exists without suspense, without thrills, without any physical release.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • And those looking for milder thrills can find plenty of family-friendly carnival staples, including the Balloon Ride and the Frog Hop.
    — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
Definition of thrills
Noun
  • Yamal already has 32 international caps, almost twice as many as Pele — the high watermark for teenage kicks — had at the same age.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The man questioned by police earlier allegedly appeared to throw 10 punches at the man on the ground and three knee strikes or kicks, according to the arrest reports.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of kicks
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