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as in lust
intense sexual desire
a novel in which innocence and eroticism are themes
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as in desire
sexual appetite
Alfred Kinsey's groundbreaking research in human eroticism
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Recent Examples of eroticism
But their steamy scenes don’t always resemble the eroticism of cinema past.
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Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Mishima’s morbid eroticism gave his best novels their peculiar power.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Costumes also come to represent a sense of liberation, especially when the film leans into eroticism.
—Tomris Laffly, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
And there are more examples of eroticism in early Balkan folk vampire lore.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Mishima’s morbid eroticism gave his best novels their peculiar power.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Costumes also come to represent a sense of liberation, especially when the film leans into eroticism.
—Tomris Laffly, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
And there are more examples of eroticism in early Balkan folk vampire lore.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
Noun
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Down at the toe of Italy’s boot, lust hangs in the air.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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The two leave the bar in an Uber, and Molly can’t contain her excitement or lust.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This encourages you to create a balance between your personal desires and the deeper, more transformative experiences that contribute to your personal growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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His unique passions and experiences lead him to create works that truly resonate with his audience.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At age 14, Tom Schröder had no idea that his passion for sailing would lead him to an ocean odyssey spanning the globe.—
Katia Damborsky,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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