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
Your libido, however, is always the first to take a hit.
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Kameelah Phillips, Flow Space, 13 May 2025
For cisgender women, testosterone generally affects bone and muscle health, mood and energy, the menstrual cycle and fertility as well as libido.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
If needed, speak with a healthcare provider about vaginal dryness or low libido.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
This can contribute to infertility, low libido and even be a direct cause of erectile dysfunction.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Kameelah Phillips, Flow Space, 13 May 2025
For cisgender women, testosterone generally affects bone and muscle health, mood and energy, the menstrual cycle and fertility as well as libido.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
If needed, speak with a healthcare provider about vaginal dryness or low libido.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
This can contribute to infertility, low libido and even be a direct cause of erectile dysfunction.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido
Noun
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While most parts of Texas typically see their last 100-degree day by late August, this year’s forecast suggests the extreme heat could stretch further into the fall.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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Those who remember that there was a hiccup when the iPhone 15 Pro was released which seemed to suggest heat was causing the battery to perform less well may remember that the switch to a steel case for the next model was greatly welcomed.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lawrence previously opened up about his desire to make an A.I. version of Williams’ voice while speaking with EW last April.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Zuckerberg’s drive to get ahead on AI may be rooted in part in his desire to own a foundational platform for the next major technology wave.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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