as in womanizer
a man given to seducing women
an incorrigible philanderer who was often in lust and never in love
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Recent Examples of philanderer
Richardson sorts out all of that, and sharpens the literary angles, but the triumph of True Nature is his understanding of Matthiessen as a man literally running wild over a very long and complicated life, a man of myriad contradictions and, tellingly, a serial philanderer.
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Barnes’ character is focused and reserved, with a history of severe depression, and Tenney’s character is serious about his work but also a serial philanderer who had a brief affair years ago with the vulnerable Dr. James.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
While her husband, Prince Ludwig was a notorious philanderer, Therese endeared herself to the citizens of Bavaria, and the site of the wedding was renamed Theresienwiese in her honor.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The Duke, a philanderer, has far less interest in mob rule than in chasing skirts.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Barnes’ character is focused and reserved, with a history of severe depression, and Tenney’s character is serious about his work but also a serial philanderer who had a brief affair years ago with the vulnerable Dr. James.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
While her husband, Prince Ludwig was a notorious philanderer, Therese endeared herself to the citizens of Bavaria, and the site of the wedding was renamed Theresienwiese in her honor.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The Duke, a philanderer, has far less interest in mob rule than in chasing skirts.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanderer
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Sandro Petraglia’s script characterizes him as a dashing rogue out of his depth, an artistic genius in an illicit trade, a disco-loving womanizer, all of which Castellitto performs with confidence.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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The same outlet had previously reported that Urban’s been a womanizer for years.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
11 Nov. 2025
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Science aside, a batch of these will win over any chocolate lover, regardless of where their brownie loyalties lie.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Looking to build out a universe or find a great gift for a pop culture lover?—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Philanderer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanderer. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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