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
Hot flashes, low libido, and joint pain are common physical symptoms of menopause.
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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
Testosterone affects libido and energy but is rarely the sole cause of erectile dysfunction.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
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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
Testosterone affects libido and energy but is rarely the sole cause of erectile dysfunction.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido
Noun
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It’s made from Kaolin Clay, a toxic-free material known for its durable and high-heat-resistant properties.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Plus they can be transitioned for heat therapy in the microwave.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Her square to picky Venus, though, could pit self-care desires against home chores.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump has expressed a desire to push more responsibility for disasters down to states.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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