BEEFCAKES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

beefcakes

noun

plural of beefcake

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

Noun

Crews are putting finishing touches on mall buildings after tearing them down to the studs, treating the wood and rebuilding the walls, Caruso said.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The studs add an elevated element that colorful shoes could normally bring to the table, but aren’t always practical for mixing and matching.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

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