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a person's desire to have sex
They have healthy libidos.
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Recent Examples of libidos
As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
An often nude Scarlett Johansson traipses about Scotland and preys upon men with active libidos.
—
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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Parents are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions to help students understand their passions and future aspirations.
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Having said that, when these two planets work together harmoniously, our affection, passions and desires are supported by effort and structure, allowing for things to take shape in a sustainable way.
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Your health can depend on recognizing the warning signs of too much heat and knowing how to act.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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“Libidos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libidos. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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