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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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In an industry that’s still dominated by men, female directors tackling eroticism in unconventional ways are, however, still facing challenges.
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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
The film experiments with audience expectations and camera angles, crafting a zippy, playful, electric tale of competition and eroticism.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 11 July 2024
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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
The film experiments with audience expectations and camera angles, crafting a zippy, playful, electric tale of competition and eroticism.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
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Agatha is surely one of the most interesting characters in the MCU, having ruined her relationship with her own son because of her literal lust for Death.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Pedro and Julia are drawn by opposites-attract lust.Armond White, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
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Include consumable items so others understand your desire to simplify gift-giving.Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Though Wonder owns meal-kit company Blue Apron, Lore told Fortune that Hoggett’s hiring does not signal a desire to further expand into the grocery space.Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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The idea of the task force came from Melissa Powers, who said cold cases have been a passion of hers since taking office.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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Bakery stops have been few and far between, but that relatable passion helped introduce Harris to the American public at lightning speed.Meghan McCarron, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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