as in sensuality
excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures
a painting by the 19th-century artist Ingres that vividly portrays the languorous voluptuousness of a sultan's seraglio
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Noun
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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 -
For hair, stylist Jaylin Seng says the look was all about sensuality and femininity, referencing Diana Ross and the designer, Kim Shui.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The very large amount of money and time wasted based off of someone else’s greed, coupled with the incalculable amount of money and opportunities that did not make it to me or my team during this time.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
25 Sep. 2025
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As the dynasty outsider, Henry (Boszhardt) must battle his ruthless stepmother (Gershon), who is under the influence of a demon that feeds on greed.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Voluptuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voluptuousness. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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