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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
But that doesn’t mean that The Room Next Door is lacking in eroticism or tenderness.
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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
Tsukamoto’s bracing 67-minute film is teeming with high-voltage eroticism and dangerous body mod impulses, as two Japanese men (played by Tomorowo Taguchi and Tsukamoto himself) indulge in feverish, fetishistic fusings with metal and machinery.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Instead, his hallucinatory drama explores themes like Black assimilation, imperial white oppression, eroticism, and the uneasy relationship between religion and power.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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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
Tsukamoto’s bracing 67-minute film is teeming with high-voltage eroticism and dangerous body mod impulses, as two Japanese men (played by Tomorowo Taguchi and Tsukamoto himself) indulge in feverish, fetishistic fusings with metal and machinery.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Instead, his hallucinatory drama explores themes like Black assimilation, imperial white oppression, eroticism, and the uneasy relationship between religion and power.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
Noun
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Almost immediately after the tribe agreed to the treaty, American lust for gold broke its promise.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
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For Kendrick, love takes the form of grace and forgiveness despite lust and infidelity. 45.—
Stephen Kearse,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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On the contrary, these works form a trail of historical and imagined personalities, full of desires and disinclinations that misalign.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Driven by a desire to streamline the organ transport logistics process, Epstein founded the company in 2022.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Get unlimited access to journalism that fuels your curiosity, passion and ambition.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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For years, Ramadan had personally funded an annual $500 scholarship at the school for a student who showed a passion for civil rights and activism.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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