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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The Cleia features a cut-out T-strap silhouette with gold-tone cabochon studs running down it.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2026 -
If you’re forced to use regular wood studs for the walls, take your time and select ones that are perfectly straight with no crowns in them.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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“Beefcakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefcakes. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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