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
  • Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • His House Rocking a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, His House is a modern horror classic, using the genre's power to deliver both thrills and incisive social commentary.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Tigers recovered three of four fumbles to go with the interception, including a fumble recovered in the end zone by DE Darris Smith that came after a bad snap and several kicks from defenders.
    — PJ Green November 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026
  • His attempt to surpass his career long of 57 yards against the Spartans last week fell short, but Bhaghani doesn’t linger long on errant kicks.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Titillations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillations. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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