1
as in dudes
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
a downtown dance club with lots of pretty boys in attendance
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2
as in studs
a physically attractive man
as a musical performer, he has yet to prove that he's more than just another pretty boy
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty boys
Noun
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Curtis and those dudes was terrible tonight.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Learning from that group of dudes… that is the masterclass that people pay for.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kaio Jorge flew in, studs up, at Alonso, only to be punched in the face by the same in mid-air.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Red buttons running down the front added a pop of color and complemented the red studs on her jacket.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kin, in contrast, bucks contemporary expectations by hewing to older ones.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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At just 158 bucks under $40 Grand, this 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Hybrid SUV might be the best buy on the automotive planet.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brothers, their lawyers conceded, were womanizers.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The transatlantic journey lasted 14 days, and the fox’s arrival has prompted questions about animal welfare and the ecological complications of placing a European-origin fox in a country where wild populations of the same species already live.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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What’s Happening With the Fox Now The fox is being monitored and treated at the zoo’s Animal Health Center.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Pretty boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty%20boys. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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