playboy

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Definition of playboynext
as in libertine

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Recent Examples of playboy The backstory The story begins with notorious playboy Huntington Hartford II, heir to the A&P empire, who set out to develop his own resort for the jet-setting elite on what was then known as Hog Island—Hartford successfully petitioned the Bahamian government to change its name. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026 Book three of Kennedy’s Off-Campus series, The Score, follows Dean, who’s something of a playboy thanks to his irresistible charm and good looks. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 May 2026 Unlike his playboy brother and his socialite sister, he's rarely spotted around here. — ABC News, 26 May 2026 However, when Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli approached his 20th anniversary of leadership, the factory made an exception and constructed a one-of-one Testarossa convertible for the renowned playboy. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for playboy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playboy
  1. libertine
  2. rake
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  • The protagonist of A Love Story is a lover boy, a libertine, a gossip, a flirt.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
  • The libertines will begin the film in suits.
    — David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of libertine
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  • Along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Audubon is replenishing shell rakes — beds of old oyster shells where the oystercatchers nest.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Let Nature Help Before reaching for a rake, consider waiting a few days.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of rake

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