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
The sweet dramedy nabbed the Audience Award of the Venice Film Festival’s Spotlight section and should pleasantly challenge society’s views of aging, agency and sexuality.
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
It is described as a sophisticated mystery set at an East Coast boarding school that explores privilege, scandal, sexuality and masculinity amid the rise of social media, millennial anxiety and pharmaceuticals.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Snider navigates the complex intersections of addiction with class, sexuality, masculinity, and family bonds with skilled generosity in this powerful fourth collection.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Quiroga Chaparro fled Colombia to escape persecution based on his sexuality after attending a gay pride event, his husband said.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
It is described as a sophisticated mystery set at an East Coast boarding school that explores privilege, scandal, sexuality and masculinity amid the rise of social media, millennial anxiety and pharmaceuticals.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Snider navigates the complex intersections of addiction with class, sexuality, masculinity, and family bonds with skilled generosity in this powerful fourth collection.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Quiroga Chaparro fled Colombia to escape persecution based on his sexuality after attending a gay pride event, his husband said.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexuality
sex
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People of all sexes and gender identities have a role to play.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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The World Ultimate Athletics Championships, which debut next September (as a finals-only global, international competition), are excluding men’s triple jump and women’s hammer throw, as well as shot put and discus for both sexes.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Sexuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexuality. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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