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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
Mishima’s morbid eroticism gave his best novels their peculiar power.
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
And there are more examples of eroticism in early Balkan folk vampire lore.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
But that doesn’t mean that The Room Next Door is lacking in eroticism or tenderness.
—James Factora, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Employing the help of scientists, philosophers and historians, Bhardwaj establishes 12 motivations for travel: curiosity, inspiration, happiness, creativity, serendipity, hardship, service, healing, wonder, empathy, eroticism and hope.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
And there are more examples of eroticism in early Balkan folk vampire lore.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
But that doesn’t mean that The Room Next Door is lacking in eroticism or tenderness.
—James Factora, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Employing the help of scientists, philosophers and historians, Bhardwaj establishes 12 motivations for travel: curiosity, inspiration, happiness, creativity, serendipity, hardship, service, healing, wonder, empathy, eroticism and hope.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
Noun
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The Sermon on the Mount, with all its grandeur and divine nobility of heart, has proved futile in diminishing the lust and gratification of raw power.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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Still, lust is the strongest bonding agent of all, so MG and Storm’s flirtation catches more than a few eyes.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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But according to Love, Nash also expressed a desire to leave that lifestyle behind and was actively working to make positive changes in his life.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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The fact that the session is filmed for consumption by the very public Alec claims to want to avoid does seem at cross-purposes with his expressed desire.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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