omnisexual
adjective
om·ni·sex·u·al
ˌäm-ni-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl 
-ˈsek-shəl
: sexual in many or unlimited ways
especially
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual desire or attraction that is not limited to people of a particular gender identity or sexual orientation : pansexual
Her point of view is neither male nor female but omnisexual, urging arousal in every way she can imagine … —
Walter Kendrick
Walter Kendrick His highly praised performance as an omnisexual boarder in Entertaining Mr. Sloane led to the lead in Grease 2. —Deirdre Donahue
Deirdre Donahue Jordan is omnisexual and, in episode two, is having an affair with both members of a very wealthy couple. —Matthew Gilbert
Matthew Gilbert Researchers reported five participants identified as bisexual or bicurious, three as heterosexual, two as pansexual or omnisexual, and one as asexual. —Stephen Feller
Stephen Feller
omnisexual
noun
plural omnisexuals
omnisexuality
ˌäm-ni-ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē
noun
-shü-ˈa-
As his troubles continue to escalate, Emmerdale actor John Bowe has suggested that his on-screen alias Lawrence White could be pansexual … . The orientation, also occasionally referred to as omnisexuality, is the attraction towards people regardless of their sex or gender identity. It is considered more inclusive than bisexuality because it rejects the binary male and female labels.
—Shaun Kitchener
Shaun Kitchener
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This Doctor Who spinoff stars one of the Ninth Doctor's companions, Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman), an omnisexual time traveler from the 51st century who leads the Torchwood team.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 July 2024
Ipsos, a market-research company, surveyed 22,514 participants in 30 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia in February and March, and found that 3% identified as lesbian or gay, 4% as bisexual, 0.9% as pansexual or omnisexual, and 0.9% as asexual.
—Julie Moreau, NBC News, 1 June 2023
In addition to the usual Pride collection gear, Walmart is offering flags in specific colors for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, omnisexual and non-binary pride.
—cleveland, 3 June 2022
Identifies: As nonbinary, omnisexual and omniflirtatious.
—Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2019
The battle enfolds his long-suffering wife, Rachel (Géraldine Pailhas), and his journalist daughter (Stéphane Caillard) and reveals Barrès as a lizardy, omnisexual manipulator.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 10 May 2016
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Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 July 2024
Ipsos, a market-research company, surveyed 22,514 participants in 30 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia in February and March, and found that 3% identified as lesbian or gay, 4% as bisexual, 0.9% as pansexual or omnisexual, and 0.9% as asexual.
—Julie Moreau, NBC News, 1 June 2023
In addition to the usual Pride collection gear, Walmart is offering flags in specific colors for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, omnisexual and non-binary pride.
—cleveland, 3 June 2022
Identifies: As nonbinary, omnisexual and omniflirtatious.
—Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2019
The battle enfolds his long-suffering wife, Rachel (Géraldine Pailhas), and his journalist daughter (Stéphane Caillard) and reveals Barrès as a lizardy, omnisexual manipulator.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 10 May 2016
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“Omnisexual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/omnisexual. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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