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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
Vampires always had this potential, and indeed the eroticism is there in the source text, which the movie makes some changes to.
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James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Audrey said this film is an exploration of eroticism in the post-#MeToo era.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2024
Donning pounds of makeup to resemble Max Schreck in Murnau’s 1922 film, Klaus Kinski’s sympathetic take on Count Dracula emphasizes the vampire’s tragic loneliness, while Isabelle Adjani adds complex layers of eroticism to her Lucy Harker.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Sometimes Greek authors wrote in the mode of pure eroticism, sometimes in terms of profound emotion, and sometimes in the simple sense of lust.
—Sarah Nooter / Made By History, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
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James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Audrey said this film is an exploration of eroticism in the post-#MeToo era.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2024
Donning pounds of makeup to resemble Max Schreck in Murnau’s 1922 film, Klaus Kinski’s sympathetic take on Count Dracula emphasizes the vampire’s tragic loneliness, while Isabelle Adjani adds complex layers of eroticism to her Lucy Harker.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Sometimes Greek authors wrote in the mode of pure eroticism, sometimes in terms of profound emotion, and sometimes in the simple sense of lust.
—Sarah Nooter / Made By History, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
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Emotional intelligence helps manage wrath and temper lust through positive interactions and balancing ambition with fairness.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Spanish-style house is an immediately recognizable staple of L.A., one that incites house lust in almost everyone — except, possibly, Linda Carellini’s neighbor, Margo.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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Before leaving Hawaii, Kobayashi had expressed a desire to disconnect from modern technology, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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But absent a dedicated desire to solve them, they could be viewed as tediously boring compared to leading the nation on sweeping national issues and global diplomacy.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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His dedication extends beyond the classroom, from volunteering to securing a summer internship with IU Cancer Research, all while pursuing a collegiate soccer scholarship and his passion, aiming to become Dr. Kamar’e Carr, world changer!Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Completing the trifecta of air, land, and sea, Anthony has maintained his passion for rowing, sitting as a board member of the Monica Burguera Foundation, which focuses on safety education for boaters.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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