as in hunks
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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studs
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Though the top seller for Bloomstone Jewelers is engagement rings, followed by diamond studs.—
Rick Ritter,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026 -
The black leather stilettos featured a slim T-strap traced with small bead-like studs and a second beaded strap looping from the ankle to the heel counter.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Beefcakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefcakes. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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