as in hunk
a physically attractive man
an iconic beefcake of Hollywood in the 1940s, he always appeared shirtless in at least one scene
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Recent Examples of beefcake
Seth Bogart’s ceramic beefcake body-builder Oscar was also a head-turner.
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Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
None of the guys wanted to play the humiliated beefcake.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
More America’s Next Top Hunk competitions have already been slated for Sunday, November 17 in NYC for Zayn Malik, Jack Schlossberg, and Jeremy Allen White (Chicago is hosting their own for The Bear beefcake on Saturday as well).
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
To mark the film’s 12th anniversary, have a look at Magic Mike’s cast of beefcakes then and now.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
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Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
None of the guys wanted to play the humiliated beefcake.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
More America’s Next Top Hunk competitions have already been slated for Sunday, November 17 in NYC for Zayn Malik, Jack Schlossberg, and Jeremy Allen White (Chicago is hosting their own for The Bear beefcake on Saturday as well).
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
To mark the film’s 12th anniversary, have a look at Magic Mike’s cast of beefcakes then and now.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefcake
Noun
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Making Murderbot, who mostly would prefer to wear a mask, an undeniable hunk raises questions.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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And the list is stacked with 11 Hallmark hunks and festive favorites.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Prices for the lower-end items range from $70 for silver stud earrings that look like tiny lotus flowers to $800 for the 18-inch Showers Necklace in 22-karat gold vermeil adorned with small moonstones and pearls.—
Rachel Felder,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Designers are also using metal hardware like studs to add a western-meets-boho vibe to denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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Its Southern Alps are where Hollywood films fantasy flicks, skiers slide and Americans flock like sheep to get an easy eyeful.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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Even a glance at the headlines these days will give you an eyeful of negativity.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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“Beefcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefcake. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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