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
Here’s a complete user’s guide to midlife, with help on how to navigate its aches and pains, weight gain, perimenopause, low libido, memory loss, chronic diseases and stress.
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Mohana Ravindranath, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
My skin has started a downward slump, ditto for my energy, focus, and libido.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
The drop in hormones can cause a range of symptoms, including irregular periods, hot flashes and sleep problems, along with mood changes, vaginal and bladder issues, decreased libido and bone loss.
—Kayla McCormick, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
Having discounted their father’s libido earlier, the kids don’t notice that Eli and Lori have a connection, and their old man still has enough game to follow through on it.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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Mohana Ravindranath, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
My skin has started a downward slump, ditto for my energy, focus, and libido.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
The drop in hormones can cause a range of symptoms, including irregular periods, hot flashes and sleep problems, along with mood changes, vaginal and bladder issues, decreased libido and bone loss.
—Kayla McCormick, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
Having discounted their father’s libido earlier, the kids don’t notice that Eli and Lori have a connection, and their old man still has enough game to follow through on it.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido
Noun
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First, soften and clean the resin in boiling water, then grind and stretch it into fabric-like sheets that become adhesive with heat.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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The playful, hands-on approach turned the tasting into an interactive game, allowing guests to challenge their spice tolerance against Buldak’s infamous heat.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This encourages you to create a balance between your personal desires and the deeper, more transformative experiences that contribute to your personal growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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