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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Orlok’s villainy most visibly manifests itself through Ellen’s mania, and as such, Eggers seems to be underlining the themes Stoker and Murnau once played with: Dracula’s brazen seductiveness and overt sexuality, in comparison with the chaste, Christian goodliness of his foes.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
In making a film about his formative experiences, Lent uses subtle innuendos to arrive at complete clarity about sexuality without being obvious.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Now at 90 years old, Elida is embracing her sexuality, with her family’s full support.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Convention and sexuality are explored through slugs, rituals, and the eating of an orange.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
In making a film about his formative experiences, Lent uses subtle innuendos to arrive at complete clarity about sexuality without being obvious.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Now at 90 years old, Elida is embracing her sexuality, with her family’s full support.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Convention and sexuality are explored through slugs, rituals, and the eating of an orange.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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