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
Social media is rife with influencers and life coaches selling supplements to relieve night sweats, clear brain fog and sustain libido.
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Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Hot flashes, low libido, and joint pain are common physical symptoms of menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Mentioning his love of thighs could overpromise on his libido.
—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
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Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Hot flashes, low libido, and joint pain are common physical symptoms of menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Mentioning his love of thighs could overpromise on his libido.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido
Noun
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The updraft knifed through the building, whose inhabitants were already suffering without heat or power for much of the winter as Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy system.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who went first Thursday, to the Raiders, shredded a subpar Bama defense, putting additional heat on Simpson.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Part of it was a desire to stick things out with his teammates.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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