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asexual

[ey-sek-shoo-uhl] / eɪˈsɛk ʃu əl /
ADJECTIVE
(Biology) independent of sexual processes
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Kerewin Holmes is a part-Maori artist, asexual and autonomous, who lives in a tall stone tower she built herself overlooking the sea on New Zealand’s South Island.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

The results showed that limited dispersal caused by asexual reproduction could explain why early animal ecosystems contained relatively few species.

From Science Daily Jun. 10, 2026

Vigilante, meanwhile, is asexual, Stroma confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2025

And as someone who identifies as asexual and is possibly on the spectrum, he brings a bracingly original perspective to the classic homecoming play, updating the genre for the 21st century.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2025

Life was a lot simpler a few hours ago when she thought I was just an asexual sea sponge.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King



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