titillations

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
  • One of life’s greatest thrills is watching wildlife in its natural habitat.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
  • These are primal thrills most viewers can get behind, and having to slow down to explain the morality behind them makes for languid viewing.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • While the field-goal unit has mostly thrived, Evans has struggled with consistency, specifically directional placement of his kicks.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Moore also returned kicks and punts for the team against the Browns; he was elevated from the practice squad ahead of game day.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Titillations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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