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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
Anderson ties her interest in revolution to her eroticism; the idea of violently capturing freedom for herself and others turns her on.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Klein’s provocative aesthetic is instantly-recognizable; a wild fusion of glamour, eroticism, and thought-provoking drama.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
The term nonsexual nudity feels inadequate, because for some, changing in a locker room could carry a charge of eroticism.
—Jacob Beckert, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
His introspective works would range from stories of ordinary life to more overt surrealism, their atmospheres tinged with dreaminess, eroticism and mysterious tensions.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Klein’s provocative aesthetic is instantly-recognizable; a wild fusion of glamour, eroticism, and thought-provoking drama.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
The term nonsexual nudity feels inadequate, because for some, changing in a locker room could carry a charge of eroticism.
—Jacob Beckert, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
His introspective works would range from stories of ordinary life to more overt surrealism, their atmospheres tinged with dreaminess, eroticism and mysterious tensions.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
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In the show’s understanding of powerful men’s lust for young — often too young — women, Hayley and, subsequently, Yasmin are positioned as conduits between the elite and their transgressive desires, not unlike Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in Epstein’s broader scheme.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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That small cabal of handlers pulling the strings and feeding his ego, lust for revenge and greed are the real culprits who must be held accountable.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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General manager Kyle Davidson expressed pregame his desire to keep the right winger.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Creature thinks his suffering can only cease if it is replicated in another, and expresses this desire through possessive, dehumanizing language.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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The work of an amateur photographer whose life’s passion was boxed up after his death is getting new exposure thanks to an Elgin couple who inherited his more than 20,000 Kodachrome slides.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ceramics are a particular passion, most notably in the formal living room.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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