as in thrill
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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There’s always going to be a perverse thrill to seeing real-life couples perform a relationship onscreen — better yet when that fictional iteration is mired in dysfunction.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
31 July 2025 -
If that’s not enough of a thrill, passengers can head to Cliffside Cove to make cliff jumps.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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That footnote could end up being quite a kick to the rears of grantees, awardees and contractors in universities, medical centers and other research organizations around the country.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Suddenly, the baby delivers what seems to be a distinct kick, causing the dog's eyes to come open in confusion.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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“Titillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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