same-sex
adjective
: of, relating to, or involving members of the same sex
same-sex twins
same-sex marriage
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The lesbian couple were a subject of scrutiny at the time of Lightyear's release, as their appearance not only marked Disney's first prominent display of LGBTQ+ characters, but also depicted its first same-sex kiss.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Both the show and video game received backlash for the brutal murder of lead character Joel (played on TV by Pedro Pascal) by new antagonist Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) early in the story and the portrayal of Ellie’s same-sex relationship with Dina (Isabela Merced).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the sophomore season depicted the portrayal of Ellie’s (Ramsey) same-sex relationship with Dina (Isabela Merced).
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Her petition has been tied to the 2018 Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court case that drew widespread attention after a cake shop owner refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple due to his faith.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But Brando was also part of this fabric of same-sex relationships that Baldwin had on this continuum that did make writing the book challenging.
—Fiction Non Fiction
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
The movement’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has, over the decades, issued landmark rulings that attempt to balance fidelity to tradition with pastoral sensitivity, such as permitting counting women in prayer quorums and recognizing same-sex unions.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Asked about the handful of resolutions asking for the Supreme Court to revisit its Obergefell decision, Goldberg said more meaningful, and legally binding, action has taken place in states looking to bolster protections for same-sex couples.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 26 June 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Both the show and video game received backlash for the brutal murder of lead character Joel (played on TV by Pedro Pascal) by new antagonist Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) early in the story and the portrayal of Ellie’s same-sex relationship with Dina (Isabela Merced).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the sophomore season depicted the portrayal of Ellie’s (Ramsey) same-sex relationship with Dina (Isabela Merced).
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Her petition has been tied to the 2018 Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court case that drew widespread attention after a cake shop owner refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple due to his faith.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But Brando was also part of this fabric of same-sex relationships that Baldwin had on this continuum that did make writing the book challenging.
—Fiction Non Fiction
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
The movement’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has, over the decades, issued landmark rulings that attempt to balance fidelity to tradition with pastoral sensitivity, such as permitting counting women in prayer quorums and recognizing same-sex unions.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Asked about the handful of resolutions asking for the Supreme Court to revisit its Obergefell decision, Goldberg said more meaningful, and legally binding, action has taken place in states looking to bolster protections for same-sex couples.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 26 June 2025
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“Same-sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/same-sex. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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