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
But what seems wildly obvious now about his sexuality was often less so in the early days, maybe even to the singer himself.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
As a woman, owning one’s sexuality can feel both vulnerable and powerful.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Unfurling through the book is a radical approach that holds gender irrelevant, sensuality and even sexuality paramount, and music essential.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
As Hilton struggled with her sexuality, the footage spread quickly.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
As a woman, owning one’s sexuality can feel both vulnerable and powerful.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Unfurling through the book is a radical approach that holds gender irrelevant, sensuality and even sexuality paramount, and music essential.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
As Hilton struggled with her sexuality, the footage spread quickly.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexuality
sex
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The State Department suspended processing applications from Americans seeking to update their passports with a new gender marker in January, shortly after President Trump signed an executive order proclaiming the U.S. recognizes only two unchangeable sexes, male and female.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January saying that the federal government will only recognize two sexes: male and female.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Sexuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexuality. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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