as in sex
the sexual habits and desires of a person
She is comfortable with her sexuality. a study of male sexuality
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Recent Examples of sexuality
Tank is addressing homophobia among Black men as rumors swirl about his own sexuality.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The role has prompted people to wonder about Starkey’s sexuality and whether he’s discussed it in real life.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 26 Nov. 2024
And seeing young artists revel in their sexuality early on and without shame has been nothing short of transformative for Vesey and so many others who came of age in the era of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.
—Abigail Covington, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened up about Glinda and Elphaba’s sexualities in Wicked and their characters’ relationship.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The role has prompted people to wonder about Starkey’s sexuality and whether he’s discussed it in real life.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 26 Nov. 2024
And seeing young artists revel in their sexuality early on and without shame has been nothing short of transformative for Vesey and so many others who came of age in the era of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.
—Abigail Covington, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened up about Glinda and Elphaba’s sexualities in Wicked and their characters’ relationship.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sexuality
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“Sexuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexuality. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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