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
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The difference is that Fedorova isn’t merely half aware of the obscure sources of her own thrills but obsessed by them.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026 -
The horror films that stay with me are the ones that feel personal first and supernatural second, and this movie blends pulpy genre thrills with a story about masculinity and power.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jawara Alleyne’s collaboration with Converse also served up cushy kicks ideal for a fun night out.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rate of kicks is exactly the frequency of the squeak—the faster the kicks, the higher the pitch.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Titillations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillations. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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