1. plural of homoeroticism; instances, expressions, or manifestations of sexual or romantic desire directed toward people of the same sex
Usage: formal or academic usage; chiefly British spelling (American: homoeroticism)
2. plural of homoeroticism; artistic, literary, or cultural expressions that depict or celebrate same-sex attraction
Usage: literary and cultural criticism

Examples

• The scholar examined various homoerotisms in Renaissance poetry.
• Different cultures have expressed homoerotisms through distinct artistic traditions.
• The film explores multiple homoerotisms within its narrative structure.
• Literary critics debated the homoerotisms present in the classical texts.
• The exhibition showcased homoerotisms across visual media and performance art.
• Anthropologists documented homoerotisms in historical and contemporary societies.