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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
Sometimes Greek authors wrote in the mode of pure eroticism, sometimes in terms of profound emotion, and sometimes in the simple sense of lust.
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Sarah Nooter / Made By History, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
In an industry that’s still dominated by men, female directors tackling eroticism in unconventional ways are, however, still facing challenges.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
In one painting, a woman floats in the Huangpu River along Shanghai’s skyscrapers; here, eroticism and construction meet in a surreal scenario.
—Ann Binlot, ARTnews.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Had discussing diarrhoea and constipation over dinner sullied the intrigue and mystery of eroticism?
—Jess Commons, refinery29.com, 4 Feb. 2024
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Sarah Nooter / Made By History, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
In an industry that’s still dominated by men, female directors tackling eroticism in unconventional ways are, however, still facing challenges.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
In one painting, a woman floats in the Huangpu River along Shanghai’s skyscrapers; here, eroticism and construction meet in a surreal scenario.
—Ann Binlot, ARTnews.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Had discussing diarrhoea and constipation over dinner sullied the intrigue and mystery of eroticism?
—Jess Commons, refinery29.com, 4 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for eroticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
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Love, lust, and vulnerability have become signature themes for Hunxho, who hails from North Carolina but was raised in East Atlanta.Yoh Phillips, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Like Water for Chocolate is a melodrama in the best possible sense of the word—a larger-than-life historical epic of love and lust, birth and death, duty and destiny.Judy Berman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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The desires of the Mexican American residents for a quiet residential park have at times been at odds with other interests in the waterfront.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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November 21, 2024 The holiday season is here—along, of course, with the desire to buy everything your heart desires.Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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The dedication and passion shown by individuals like Nichole Latrese Gardner and her team are inspiring.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In today’s business culture where team members are searching for more purpose and passion in their career choices, companies who still believe that business is not personal risk going the way of the dinosaurs.Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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