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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
The book’s eroticism mostly comes from the words exchanged between Cathy and Heathcliff, many of which do make it into Fennell’s film.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
This is eroticism without prurience.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Likewise, the intensely retrograde gender politics—and the text’s out-of-control, onanistic eroticism—seem fairly personal and specific.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
The performance unfolds as an interplay of contrasts between excess and stillness, eroticism and virtuosity, violence and intimacy.
—Jana Baumann, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
This is eroticism without prurience.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Likewise, the intensely retrograde gender politics—and the text’s out-of-control, onanistic eroticism—seem fairly personal and specific.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
The performance unfolds as an interplay of contrasts between excess and stillness, eroticism and virtuosity, violence and intimacy.
—Jana Baumann, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eroticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
Noun
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Along the way, the poets encounter the likes of Cleopatra and the various antagonists of the Trojan War — Achilles, Helen of Troy and Paris — in the second circle where those who fell under the sin of lust end up.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Riding high on the nation’s collective lust for pork pie hats, straw boaters and fedoras, the retailer Adam Hats stages the first live TV commercial three days after the inaugural Bulova buy.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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This sentiment aligns with Aries' desire to win in all areas of life.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Amarteifio and Edebiri have an understated chemistry that makes the covert passion between these two women believable.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Cervejaria Blumenau brings new flavors to the scene with passion-fruit sours, peach ales, double IPAs, and blonde ales that proudly embrace their Brazilian roots.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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