titillate

Example Sentences

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It harks back to the golden age of weird prime-time shows like “Twin Peaks” or “Lost,” which delighted, shocked, titillated and annoyed, but never in quite the way audiences expected.

From New York Times

Megan is no stranger to setting the internet on fire with titillating videos.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a combination of the suspense, a dare devil-like desire, and the titillating sensation of pleasure that, for some people, follows the pain that keeps people coming back for more.

From Washington Post

The concept, not to mention the outlandish title itself, is titillating in how it pushes against established shows like "The Bachelor" that perform all the puritanical pageantry of seeking marriage and true love.

From Salon

Maria Berlinskaya, an army veteran, said a parade should demonstrate military prowess, but this one was to titillate senior officers in the grandstands.

From BBC