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as in interesting
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as in prurient
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as in thrilling
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 titillating
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2022
And this eight-episode series tends to leave something on the table by treating the most titillating aspects of the exotic-dance phenomenon as background noise amid the story of Steve’s rise to power and his quest to hold onto it.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Nov. 2022
While not exactly the most titillating viewing, the Ohio state legislative redistricting process found its way into the sunlight Thursday with the launch of a livestream of the mapmakers at work.
—cleveland, 25 Mar. 2022
So say goodbye to some of the most titillating baseball, courtesy of Game 163, played over the years.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
To be clear, this is not a titillating scene at all.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2022
And this eight-episode series tends to leave something on the table by treating the most titillating aspects of the exotic-dance phenomenon as background noise amid the story of Steve’s rise to power and his quest to hold onto it.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Nov. 2022
While not exactly the most titillating viewing, the Ohio state legislative redistricting process found its way into the sunlight Thursday with the launch of a livestream of the mapmakers at work.
—cleveland, 25 Mar. 2022
So say goodbye to some of the most titillating baseball, courtesy of Game 163, played over the years.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for titillating
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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During this time, Law was hounded by the press and made into an object of prurient fascination and lust.Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Apart from prurient interest, why should any of us really care?Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
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This thrilling toy gets kids off the couch, away from screens and enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Reaching 60 mph from a standstill in under five seconds was quite possible, and both its crisp induction sound and wonderfully throaty exhaust tone made one thrilling soundtrack at wide-open throttle.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This decadent creation features lobster tails, generously filled with a tantalizing mixture of four types of seafood — lobster, crab, scallops and shrimp — blended with a rich kimchi sauce.Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
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This aromatic delight also features tantalizing hints of tonka bean, patchouli, and sweet osmanthus, also known as devilwood.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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The question is timely, given the unmistakable upwelling of investor enthusiasm toward equities in recent weeks and a reignited impulse by traders to grab for the raciest assets.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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YouTube/Screenshot by NPR The New York City priest who was disciplined last year for letting pop star Sabrina Carpenter film a racy music video inside his church is now being accused of mishandling nearly $2 million in parish funds.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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The movie’s sharp humor and layered storytelling explore themes of faith and ambition in a way that feels both fresh and provocative.Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Joe Urias was arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior, burglary of an unoccupied structure, marijuana possession and battery on an officer, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.Christine Pelisek, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Victorian-era Comstock Act is a law that prohibits sending lewd or lascivious material, like pornography, or any material intended for producing abortions, like the drug mifepristone, through the mail.Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024
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This week brought an electrifying mix of art, fashion, and cultural celebration, as Black stars illuminated the scene with unforgettable moments.Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Last year, electrifying transportation became the largest area of energy transition investment, with around $634 billion spent worldwide.Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Titillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titillating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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