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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
Noun
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And for the second year in a row, Texas claims the top spot for lust.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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And as such are grappling with the complex history of figures like him, whose lust for profit is matched only by a prescient sense of what the world will need next to satiate the ravenous maw of industry and global capital.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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And though there was no thought of the band continuing as Joy Division with another singer, there was a strong desire to continue playing together.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2026
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There is also bipartisan desire for a briefing on Iran, although Kim said a public hearing is more important.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Owner Mary Hernandez walked me through the care of the plant and shared her passion.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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