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as in lust
intense sexual desire
a novel in which innocence and eroticism are themes
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as in desire
sexual appetite
Alfred Kinsey's groundbreaking research in human eroticism
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Recent Examples of eroticism
There were few photographers who worked with gay male eroticism in any serious or direct way at the time.
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Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The book’s eroticism mostly comes from the words exchanged between Cathy and Heathcliff, many of which do make it into Fennell’s film.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
This is eroticism without prurience.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Likewise, the intensely retrograde gender politics—and the text’s out-of-control, onanistic eroticism—seem fairly personal and specific.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The book’s eroticism mostly comes from the words exchanged between Cathy and Heathcliff, many of which do make it into Fennell’s film.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
This is eroticism without prurience.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Likewise, the intensely retrograde gender politics—and the text’s out-of-control, onanistic eroticism—seem fairly personal and specific.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
Noun
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Politicians are still destroying the peace just for their own power lust.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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The daughter in the ’62 version is an object of lust for Cady, too, but Danielle’s active interest in him really sets the two movies apart.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Noun
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At the heart of the dispute is the ability of the NCAA, as a national member organization, to apply and enforce eligibility and gambling rules that protect the integrity of sports, the responsibilities of a conference to its members and a school’s desire to win.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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The desire to make connections won’t go away.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Surrounded by custom paintwork and gleaming chrome, Ugaz said the opportunity to share his passion and craftsmanship with the broader San Francisco community was especially meaningful given the stereotypes lowrider enthusiasts have faced over the years.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Most people who go on safari are adventurous and love animals, so seeing the Big Five on land and then experiencing all the marine life in the ocean is unique combination that satisfies so many different interests and passions.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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