PLAYBOY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

playboy

noun

Definition of playboy

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

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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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The smells of jerk chicken, brats and hot dogs filled the air but the vibe of a festival quickly disappeared as attendees carried garden rakes, bleach and diapers.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Tools and tool parts, including wrenches, chainsaw blades, rakes and sledgehammers also appear, along with electronics like smartphones, television cameras, radar apparatuses, video monitors and parts for manufacturing electronics.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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