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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
Audrey said this film is an exploration of eroticism in the post-#MeToo era.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2024
Donning pounds of makeup to resemble Max Schreck in Murnau’s 1922 film, Klaus Kinski’s sympathetic take on Count Dracula emphasizes the vampire’s tragic loneliness, while Isabelle Adjani adds complex layers of eroticism to her Lucy Harker.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Sometimes Greek authors wrote in the mode of pure eroticism, sometimes in terms of profound emotion, and sometimes in the simple sense of lust.
—Sarah Nooter / Made By History, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
In an industry that’s still dominated by men, female directors tackling eroticism in unconventional ways are, however, still facing challenges.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2024
Donning pounds of makeup to resemble Max Schreck in Murnau’s 1922 film, Klaus Kinski’s sympathetic take on Count Dracula emphasizes the vampire’s tragic loneliness, while Isabelle Adjani adds complex layers of eroticism to her Lucy Harker.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Sometimes Greek authors wrote in the mode of pure eroticism, sometimes in terms of profound emotion, and sometimes in the simple sense of lust.
—Sarah Nooter / Made By History, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
In an industry that’s still dominated by men, female directors tackling eroticism in unconventional ways are, however, still facing challenges.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for eroticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
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But the real stars of the film, in my opinion, are all the older women in town who simply cannot hide their lust for this Hot Frosty.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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The lust for power and wealth among the Elon Musk and Pay-Pal Mafia types are now as boundless as their mind-controlling algorithms are powerful.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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November 21, 2024 The holiday season is here—along, of course, with the desire to buy everything your heart desires.Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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The desires of the Mexican American residents for a quiet residential park have at times been at odds with other interests in the waterfront.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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As does her passion for pasta, which echoes time spent at the late Del Posto in NYC.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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As a former human resources case manager, Fink pursued her lifelong passion for cooking during the pandemic, taking online classes and experimenting with recipes as a stress reliever.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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