LIBIDO Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

libido

noun

Definition of libido

as in heat

technical a person's desire to have sex They have healthy libidos.

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Recent Examples of libido But the symptoms of low testosterone—such as low energy and low libido—are common as people age and may have all sorts of causes, according to the Endocrine Society. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026 The book takes on the form of a journal by Utsugi, an aging patriarch, who, recovering from a stroke, discovers that while his body is decaying, his libido rages on. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 Some studies show that saffron may potentially help suppress appetite and aid in weight loss, reduce the symptoms of PMS and improve libido. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Educational resources from the International Society for Sexual Medicine note that the following physical conditions can influence libido. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for libido

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Noun

The system combines molten salt reactors with thermal energy storage, allowing excess heat to be stored when electricity demand is low and used to generate additional power when demand increases.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Unusual weather conditions played a role, officials said, with the number of extreme heat warning days tripling from five in 2025 to 15 so far this year.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of heat

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This has bred a culture of entitlement and an insatiable desire for the government to do more, while many demand to work less, if at all.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
That dream came true during the pandemic, when the two saw an opportunity to develop a hospitality concept that would remain true to the agricultural character of the property and feed people's ever-growing desire to be out in nature.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026