as in heat
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a person's desire to have sex
They have healthy libidos.
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Recent Examples of libido
Mentioning his love of thighs could overpromise on his libido.
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The former, says Gabel, is an exciting advancement for increasing libido in men and women.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Testosterone affects libido and energy but is rarely the sole cause of erectile dysfunction.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
But diagnosing the condition is complicated because of how many factors can affect libido, especially after menopause, when falling hormone levels trigger a number of biological changes and medical symptoms.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The former, says Gabel, is an exciting advancement for increasing libido in men and women.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Testosterone affects libido and energy but is rarely the sole cause of erectile dysfunction.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
But diagnosing the condition is complicated because of how many factors can affect libido, especially after menopause, when falling hormone levels trigger a number of biological changes and medical symptoms.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for libido
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido
Noun
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Some researchers believe ancient peoples sought relief from heat in the caves, which were fed by fresh underground water.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The telescope, known as the Near-Earth Object Surveyor, will detect infrared light or heat being emitted by elusive asteroids and comets.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sports, after all, can be a vehicle for shaping our values and expressing our desires.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the war in Iran rages on, both rising oil prices and consumers’ decreasing desire to jet-set in uncertain times hang like a dark cloud over the industry, threatening to upend air travel across the world.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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