titillation

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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Noun
  • Beyond the thrill of the hunt, checking a closet at an estate sale offers a unique opportunity to connect with the past on a deeply personal level.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
  • With dark humor and eerie nostalgia, Collet critiques both the absurdity and the tragedy of nuclear history while occasionally shocking the audience with psychological thrills.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • A touch of Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine, is added to the rest of the ingredients to lend body and balance out a little bit of the kick from the chilis.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • Wild Honey was a marvelous return to their trashy rock & roll roots, a 24-minute rush of garage-band kicks.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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“Titillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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