as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
tabloids titillate their readers with racy details about the private lives of media-created celebrities
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Recent Examples of titillate
His shows will also include footage from his pole-dancing training that would have helped with a different titillating stunt.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2024
Fans of Emily in Paris may enjoy the frothy storylines, titillating romance or the over-the-top fashion, but the City of Light itself steals the spotlight.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
There’s something admittedly very titillating about seeing a Black woman in a place where people say she’s not supposed to be.
—Hanna Phifer, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Too little and one runs the risk of watering down the horrific nature of the killers' crimes; too much and one veers into titillating sensationalism.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 July 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2024
Fans of Emily in Paris may enjoy the frothy storylines, titillating romance or the over-the-top fashion, but the City of Light itself steals the spotlight.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
There’s something admittedly very titillating about seeing a Black woman in a place where people say she’s not supposed to be.
—Hanna Phifer, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Too little and one runs the risk of watering down the horrific nature of the killers' crimes; too much and one veers into titillating sensationalism.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for titillate
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The Cybertruck’s militaristic futurism may excite Musk, but in risk-averse markets such as the EU and the UK, any new technologies must be vetted not by early-adopter customers but by accredited labs.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the script grabbing his attention, Guadagnino was also excited by the prospect of working with Roberts.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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Updated for a new era, the show succeeded on its glorious score that Coleman made speak in sometimes unexpected but always thrilling ways.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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My cousin was thrilled with the incredible support from the fans and is deeply grateful for Christian’s generosity.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Cities are getting more crowded and traffic is getting more intense, while at the same time, our transportation choices are getting electrified.William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The tour showcased her ability to seamlessly blend introspective storytelling with electrifying live performances, resonating with audiences of all ages.Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Titillate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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