Thesaurus results for SEXUALITY

sexuality

noun

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as in sex

the sexual habits and desires of a person She is comfortable with her sexuality. a study of male sexuality

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Recent Examples of sexuality Jay-Den's budding relationship with a Military Academy student is oozing awkward sexuality and helps construct his character. —

Matthew Razak, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Jess mentioned to me as well that Sophie’s possibly open to the fact that Alfie is also someone who potentially has open sexuality as well. —

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 In 2023, Ilia Malinin was under fire for answering a question about his sexuality. —

Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026 He was subsequently cast on Bachelor in Paradise, then chosen to lead flagship franchise The Bachelor—a tricky prospect for someone who was secretly struggling with his sexuality. —

Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sexuality

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sex

Noun

The findings, from 1,592 U.S. citizens of different ages, sexes, races and incomes, were collected between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22.

— Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signed an executive order that declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.

— CBS News, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025