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 After a decade of serving nothing but beefcake, the FDNY started including women firefighters, paramedics and EMTs in 2014. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025 Seth Bogart’s ceramic beefcake body-builder Oscar was also a head-turner. 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 See All Example Sentences for beefcake
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Noun
  • That means, as Hercules, buoyant Brady is asked to present little beyond a sweet-natured, naive hunk celebrated for his gym membership and gleaming dentistry.
    David Benedict, Variety, 24 June 2025
  • Come here for breakfast, and tear off a hunk of a just-out-of-the-oven baguette, slather it with salted premium French butter, sip great coffee, and kick off your day.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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  • Statement earrings, like these dazzling studs from Kendra Scott, elevate your accessory game without a ton of effort.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • These shoes come with adjustable buckles for a snug fit, while the studs bring an edgy vibe to the staple style.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 11 June 2025
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  • Alternatively, get an eyeful of the Leake Street Arches—aka the London Graffiti tunnel—beneath Waterloo Station, and pop out on Lower Marsh, with its centuries-old street market and proper Lambeth vibe.
    Emma John, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
  • Locals get an eyeful of contemporary art inside at the Seattle Art Museum as well as in the open air at the Olympic Sculpture Park.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025

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“Beefcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefcake. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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