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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
See All Example Sentences for eroticism
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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Airlines are doubling down on premium cabins as more travelers than ever are willing to spend extra to fly in comfort, and the lust for luxury doesn’t stop at the boarding door.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Typically, the former goaltender Hrudey is one of the sport’s more levelheaded commentators, not a lust-for-violence type.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Part of it was a desire to stick things out with his teammates.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The National Conflict Resolution Center has hosted this event for 38 years now, to recognize individuals and organizations working with passion and purpose toward a better future for all Americans.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ducks fans expected the postseason and embraced it with a passion that rocked Honda Center during 12 playoff trips in a 15-season span, including two trips to the Stanley Cup Final and the 2007 championship.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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