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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
Diwan has said the script was conceived as an exploration of eroticism in the post-#MeToo era.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
Rodin said his approach to sculpting women was to portray them ‘as full partners in ardor,’ but such eroticism made his works controversial.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
But nothing gets at the unabashed nature of Babygirl’s eroticism like that shot of Samuel tenderly cradling his lover like a child after having spent long hours holed up in a hotel room together indulging in lovemaking and games of dominance and submission.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
But in the absence of his signature melodrama and playful eroticism, there’s still much to unearth.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2025
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
Rodin said his approach to sculpting women was to portray them ‘as full partners in ardor,’ but such eroticism made his works controversial.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
But nothing gets at the unabashed nature of Babygirl’s eroticism like that shot of Samuel tenderly cradling his lover like a child after having spent long hours holed up in a hotel room together indulging in lovemaking and games of dominance and submission.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
But in the absence of his signature melodrama and playful eroticism, there’s still much to unearth.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
Noun
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The film, which features only two speaking roles, consists of seven conversations between a married couple with each flinch of resentment, lust, and morbid curiosity magnified at close range.—
Tiara Ataii,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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There is nothing, these films insist, quite like that first blush (and flush) of love (and lust).—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Negotiations continue, with both sides expressing a desire to reach a deal before Ascension Wisconsin providers fall out-of-network on Oct. 1.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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One episode involved Bondi’s desire to sit in the President’s box at the FIFA Club World Cup finals, in July, at the height of the Epstein uproar.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Captain Joe touched the lives of many with his kindness, passion, and love for the water.—
David Goodhue
August 18,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Jones was keen to capitalize on the boundless passion Americans had at the college level, and introducing pep rallies was a big way to entrench fans into the world of the Cowboys.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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