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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

As someone on the asexual spectrum, that sounded perfect.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2024

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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