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Adjective
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Bardo for being masturbatory and self-pitying, Empire of Light for being shallow and unfocused.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2023 -
And this use was a selling point, not a secret, during an era of anti-masturbatory rhetoric.—
Kim Adams,
Discover Magazine,
30 June 2020
Adjective
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Officially launched at the end of the year, the collection brings Louboutin’s signature design codes to life in eyewear form—think bold architectural lines, sensual curves, and unmistakable touches of red.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The French-Tunisian designer was already making waves in Paris; now he was poised to seduce America with his inimitable combination of technical mastery and sensual provocation.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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Others drew comparisons to Venus of Willendorf, a voluptuous female figurine dating back to 28,000–25,000 BCE.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 23-year-old returned with a catchy single for the ladies sporting a more voluptuous figure.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Onanistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onanistic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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