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sexuality

[sek-shoo-al-i-tee, seks-yoo-] / ˌsɛk ʃuˈæl ɪ ti, ˌsɛks ju- /
NOUN
sexual drive or interest
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"The protest will continue until people in every corner in the world can express their sexuality safely and proudly."

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

In those solo presentations, Usha Seejarim’s conceptual sculptures and wall works examined gender and sexuality through repurposed objects, and Mmangaliso Nzuza’s biographical paintings infused Western art history with African trends.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The first, “My Body,” dropped in 2021 and was a bestselling collection of essays exploring gender, power dynamics, sexuality and the commodification of female beauty in the modeling and entertainment industries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

People fleeing persecution because of their political beliefs, gender or sexuality, and how they pray will face certain peril.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

That was the day Aech had finally come out to her mother about her sexuality.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

The results were weighted to try to represent the views of the wider LGBTQ+ population - including those of different sexualities, gender identities, races and abilities.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2025

If Americans have learned anything from the past few years, rational, unhinged, unethical, and deceitful are characteristics that come in all ethnicities, genders, and sexualities.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2024

The individuals interviewed for the study represented a broad range of education levels, occupations, sexualities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds.

From Science Daily Oct. 1, 2023

At these day parties, DJs and attendees alike recognize and celebrate the rich, varied music and dance cultures throughout the African diaspora and across ages, genders and sexualities.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2023

Moreover, a man counts no more than a woman in their sum total of daily pleasure, and when they choose a comrade it is for human qualities, not sexualities.

From Seven Miles to Arden by Ruth Sawyer




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