titillations

Definition of titillationsnext
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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Noun
  • Keywords and concepts are linked to objects and ephemera, which are tagged and cross-referenced in a dense network that both thrills and confounds.
    Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
  • In these sports-centric destinations, the thrills exist inside — and outside — the stadiums and arenas.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Hundreds of students streamed through the cafeteria of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School on Thursday, showing off new kicks, books, and bright smiles.
    Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers pro-baller and Adidas are collaborating with the rapper's brand, The Marathon Clothing, with the release of the royal blue Harden Volume 10 kicks, according to a press release from Adidas.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Titillations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillations. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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