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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
Vampires always had this potential, and indeed the eroticism is there in the source text, which the movie makes some changes to.
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James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Audrey said this film is an exploration of eroticism in the post-#MeToo era.
—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
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James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Audrey said this film is an exploration of eroticism in the post-#MeToo era.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eroticism
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Emotional intelligence helps manage wrath and temper lust through positive interactions and balancing ambition with fairness.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Spanish-style house is an immediately recognizable staple of L.A., one that incites house lust in almost everyone — except, possibly, Linda Carellini’s neighbor, Margo.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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Often likened to the shape of an egg, the oval nail is usually long and tapered, thus lending itself quite nicely for your most imaginative nail art desires.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Based on Fujii’s desire to create something that evokes a sense of nature, Yamada meticulously crafted the set down to the smallest details, including the texture of the soil and the small objects inside the garage.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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Interestingly, while her industry focus may have changed, her ability and passion for reimagining digital experiences with new technologies remain the same.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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My father grew up in small-town Odisha, collected local ghost stories, raided the library, and passed that passion for books on to me and my siblings.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eroticism. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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