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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Bieber paired the mesmerizing dress with large statement 30-carat diamond studs, a few diamond rings courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz, and a pair of black open-toed heels.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026 -
United were struggling to make those mistakes pay until Thiaw got his studs caught in the turf and fell to the ground.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Beefcakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefcakes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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