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a person's desire to have sex
They have healthy libidos.
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Recent Examples of libido
In this new, broader stereotype of the perimenopausal woman, symptoms are expanded beyond mood changes to weight gain, decreased libido, dry skin, and thinning hair.
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Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Social media is rife with influencers and life coaches selling supplements to relieve night sweats, clear brain fog and sustain libido.
—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
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Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Social media is rife with influencers and life coaches selling supplements to relieve night sweats, clear brain fog and sustain libido.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido
Noun
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Reilly and Hauser spoke with Variety about reviving their characters, keeping their onscreen flame alive and surviving the Texas heat.—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Deals On Podiatrist-Approved Summer Sandals Sandals are an essential in the South, especially once summer’s heat and humidity arrive.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This sentiment aligns with Aries' desire to win in all areas of life.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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