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osculation

[os-kyuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɒs kyəˈleɪ ʃən /


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One of the play's more memorable exchanges directly engages the all-important subject of theatrical osculation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2016

On the same day I saw “Vanya,” I was treated to a more optimistic act of osculation in the afternoon.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2011

Acts of osculation have of course been known to sweep people off their feet.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2011

She has co-starred in Andy Warhol's film of uninterrupted osculation, The Kiss, and shown up at black-tie museum openings wearing such outfits as a silver snakeskin pants suit.

From Time Magazine Archive

They establish an espionage over us; they haunt our walks in incredible numbers; they hang in droves upon our footsteps; Heaven alone saves us from a public osculation at any moment!

From By Shore and Sedge by Harte, Bret