DUDES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

dudes

noun

plural of dude

as in bucks

a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance a dude given to sporting expensive suits and flashy jewelry

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as in guys

an adult male human being OK, dude, whatever you say

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Recent Examples of dudes Bobby Wilson was a pastor’s son who grew up idolizing the kind of R&B dudes who could wail a praise song and then hit up Freaknik afterwards (think Jodeci and H-Town). — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 July 2026 Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Not the fun stuff — waving down at your antlike neighbors, chatting up green alien dudes — but the dicey stuff like zero gravity and sound and communication distortions? — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 The beauty is, what either of these major dudes will tell you (or in Dylan’s case, not explain at all) is not wrong for them. — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026 This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 Everywhere, dudes remembered guys. — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026 From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dudes

Noun

Our price target is a bit higher at $265 — a couple of bucks shy of last Tuesday's highs.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Million Dollar Trifle is a decadent layered dessert that looks and tastes like a million bucks, yet is extremely simple to make.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of bucks

Noun

Yes, even these guys are obviously mature for their ages, there’s a pretty significant difference just in terms of frame, body weight.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
The Canadian gay hockey romance launched fujoshi fandom into the mainstream, proving audiences — and women, in particular — had a desire to watch two young guys roll around in some good old-fashioned smut.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of guys

Noun

There’s a resident big band that sets the tempo for dancing—there are even gentlemen hosts available for ladies—and a DJ rocks the small disco late into the night.

— Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The ladies shimmered in champagne, gold and blush, while the gentlemen wisely remembered that the safest way to stand out at Miss Swift’s wedding was, in fact, not to.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026