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as in beau
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
a dude given to sporting expensive suits and flashy jewelry
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Recent Examples of dude
But then the thirty-something dude in a newsboy cap does something odd.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Matthew’s a fantastic, fantastic dude.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Cathy is also a woman feeling the pressure of getting married, ideally to a dude with money.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Matthew’s a fantastic, fantastic dude.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Cathy is also a woman feeling the pressure of getting married, ideally to a dude with money.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dude
Noun
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On Friday night, Rihanna supported her beau at his brand AWGE’s third fashion show, previously staged in Paris.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Unwind in the Soo Treat yourself and your beau to a rejuvenating spa day in Sault Ste.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Without a true number-one guy, extending players like Powell is not a major concern, either way.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa challenges Wrigley on why the guys never hold Stephen accountable.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, 19% of male and 45% of female athletes worldwide experienced disordered eating behaviors, according to the International Olympic Committee.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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The affidavit states the second immigration agent saw the first in an altercation with only two males.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The time belongs to the gentleman from Kentucky.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Dude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dude. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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