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a person's desire to have sex
They have healthy libidos.
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Recent Examples of libidos
An often nude Scarlett Johansson traipses about Scotland and preys upon men with active libidos.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Our libidos are also vulnerable to our overall mental health, life stressors, and the sense of intimacy in our relationships.
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Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Our libidos are also vulnerable to our overall mental health, life stressors, and the sense of intimacy in our relationships.
—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libidos
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But beyond those universal desires, gaining a grasp of their more specific needs, wants and preferences can help management pinpoint the types of programming and spaces that will be most valued by current and future residents.
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Lack of movement on unions’ desires to win unemployment benefits for striking workers after two weeks on the picket lines are sticking in labor’s craw.
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Ultimately, major selection should reflect a student's true passions and future aspirations, requiring early self-reflection.
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The content partnership will highlight the players’ point of view on basketball and off-court passions.
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In Taiwan, a student sitting for an entrance exam for a top medical school was discovered wearing smart glasses after proctors noticed the student staring oddly at the test, leading to an inspection that revealed the frame was emitting heat.
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On July 3 and 4, much of the nation east of a line from Montana to Texas will face some sort of extreme heat risk, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projections.
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“Libidos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libidos. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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