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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Race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, class, disability and geography don’t line up in perfect political harmony, and each social marker tells only a fraction of the whole story.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Spacey also used the interview with Maher to address the persistent rumors about his sexuality that accompanied him throughout his career — the actor only came out as gay in response to Rapp’s allegations in a statement that was widely criticized.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 June 2026
For many women, menopause marks a retirement from active sexuality.
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Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Some have been banned by school districts for themes of race or sexuality.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Spacey also used the interview with Maher to address the persistent rumors about his sexuality that accompanied him throughout his career — the actor only came out as gay in response to Rapp’s allegations in a statement that was widely criticized.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 June 2026
For many women, menopause marks a retirement from active sexuality.
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Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Some have been banned by school districts for themes of race or sexuality.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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